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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

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Fiction Classics Philosophy Historical Fiction Fiction

by Tom Stoppard

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4.06 (67.1K ratings)
calendar_today 1966
description 126 pages

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 67.1K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 126 pages.

About Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Hamlet told from the worm's-eye view of two minor characters, bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Echoes of Waiting for Godot resound, reality and illusion mix, and where fate leads heroes to a tragic but inevitable end.

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Author Tom Stoppard
Published 1966
Pages 126
Genres Fiction, Classics, Philosophy, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 4.06 / 5.00
Total Ratings 67,077

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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67.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.06, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Philosophy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead worth reading?

Based on 67.1K reader ratings, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead has 126 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead was written by Tom Stoppard. It was first published in 1966.

What is the ISBN for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?

The ISBN-13 for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is 9780802132760.0.

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