Manfred by Lord Byron

Manfred

Lord Byron

84 pages first pub 1817 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry dark reflective slow-paced
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Manfred contains supernatural elements, in keeping with the popularity of the ghost story in England at the time. It is a typical example of a Romantic closet drama. Manfred was adapted musically by Robert Schumann in 1852, in a composition entitl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
reflective 47%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
challenging 29%
mysterious 29%
funny 17%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.59

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