The Cid by Pierre Corneille, Joseph Rutter, John R. Pierce

102 pages first pub 1636 (editions)

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Soon after the first performances of Corneille’s Le Cid in France, English poet and playwright Joseph Rutter translated the play into iambic pentameter verse in English. Rutter’s translation was performed at the royal court before King Charles I a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
challenging 26%
adventurous 23%
sad 23%
hopeful 20%
dark 17%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 14%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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