A Lear of the Steppes by Ivan Turgenev

A Lear of the Steppes

Ivan Turgenev

156 pages first pub 1870 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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A novella in which Turgenev has transformed King Lear's tragedy and taken it to an entirely different level. Harlov, the Lear and his daughter are remarkably portrayed characters. Turgenev has predilection for portraying delicate female characters...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.17

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