She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith

She Stoops to Conquer

Oliver Goldsmith

128 pages first pub 1773 (editions)

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The best-loved English comedy of the 18-century mocks the snobbery of London through the manipulations of the country, embodied in Tony Lumpkin. She Stoops to Conquer also celebrates the virtues of "laughing comedy," which Goldsmith advocated over...

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Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 81%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | Character: 37% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.48

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