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112 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer is a stimulating and emotionally charged masterpiece that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate the complexities of human nature, the transformative power of art, and the timeless struggles of ambition, morality, and the blurred lines between genius and madness.
Description
Ambition and jealousyall set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony A...
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Moods
dark: 72%
funny: 45%
emotional: 38%
tense: 36%
reflective: 32%
mysterious: 27%
sad: 21%
challenging: 20%
adventurous: 10%
informative: 7%
inspiring: 5%
lighthearted: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content112 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer is a stimulating and emotionally charged masterpiece that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate the complexities of human nature, the transformative power of art, and the timeless struggles of ambition, morality, and the blurred lines between genius and madness.
Description
Ambition and jealousyall set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony A...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 72%
funny: 45%
emotional: 38%
tense: 36%
reflective: 32%
mysterious: 27%
sad: 21%
challenging: 20%
adventurous: 10%
informative: 7%
inspiring: 5%
lighthearted: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content