The Sonnets by Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare

164 pages first pub 1609 (editions)

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The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to th...

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Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 58%
challenging 34%
inspiring 28%
sad 18%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 13%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 34%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 79% | Character: 12% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

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4.12

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