The Princesse de Cleves by Madame de La Fayette

The Princesse de Cleves

Madame de La Fayette

114 pages first pub 1678 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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First published anonymously in 1678, Madame de Lafayette is generally believed to be the author behind "The Princess of Cleves". Set between October 1558 and November 1559 at the royal court of Henry II of France, the novel is concerned with Madem...

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Moods

emotional 59%
reflective 57%
sad 30%
challenging 21%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.18

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