The Marquise of O- by Heinrich von Kleist

The Marquise of O-

Heinrich von Kleist with Nicholas Jacobs (Translator)

128 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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A vivid new translation of a timeless classic: Kleist's tense, ambiguous novella about an unexpected pregnancy In a Northern Italian town during the Napoleonic Wars, Julietta, a young widow and mother of impeccable reputation, finds herself unexpe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

dark 40%
tense 40%
challenging 36%
emotional 24%
reflective 24%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
informative 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 26%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

2.88

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