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 239 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 57%
tense 52%
adventurous 36%
sad 31%
funny 26%
challenging 21%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 27%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 31% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.26

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