Hernani by Victor Hugo

Hernani

Victor Hugo

240 pages first pub 1830 (editions)

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Romanticism was late in coming to France. Hernani (1830), by Victor Hugo (1802-85), created a major storm of protest but later won acceptance. This was the play that marked the triumph of Romanticism over Classicism. It was Hugo who led a group of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
dark 55%
tense 55%
adventurous 33%
funny 27%
sad 27%
challenging 22%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.27

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