Penthesilea by Heinrich von Kleist

Penthesilea

Heinrich von Kleist

136 pages first pub 1808 (editions)

fiction history informative slow-paced
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Penthesilea by Heinrich von Kleist is a gripping and intense read that will captivate fans of tragic love stories, particularly those who are drawn to the timeless and passionate tale of star-crossed lovers, as it masterfully weaves together the threads of ancient Greek mythology and the all-consuming power of love.

Community Reviews

3.51
based on 138 reviews

Moods

challenging: 78%

dark: 64%

emotional: 50%

tense: 28%

sad: 21%

adventurous: 14%

reflective: 14%

informative: 7%

mysterious: 7%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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