The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde

The Nightingale and the Rose

Oscar Wilde

12 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories emotional fast-paced
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An allegorical fable of love, sacrifice and selfishness. As with all of Wilde's short stories it embodies strong moral values and is told with an effervescence akin to that of the 1001 nights. It is the tale of a lovestruck student who must provid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 901 reviews

Moods

sad 76%
emotional 72%
reflective 47%
dark 23%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 34% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.22

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