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elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
plume_nocturne's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
syen's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
3.0
Édition bilingue. Traduction et présentation par Michel Rousse. Malgré la misogynie omniprésente et incontournable contre Énide (qui n'est prévisible que dans un roman courtois du XIIe siècle !), Érec et Énide entretiennent en fait l'une des relations les plus saines et mignonnes que j'aie jamais rencontrées dans la littérature moyenâgeuse ou arthurienne-adjacente.
misaericordia's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
o_opsmorgane's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jlkenneth's review against another edition
WHOOOOOIIIEEE medieval literature is not at all what I thought!! This is a fascinating take on both the medieval romance and a courtly love story in that most of the love story occurs after Erec and Enide are already married, and requires *both* of them to grow and learn lessons along the way. Enjoyed it a lot (especially with some help from my Prof to explain a lot of the trends in 12th-century lit to help see what's going on in the repetitive bits).
Read for a class on medieval women.
Read for a class on medieval women.
milena97's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
estellegodard's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
there was more to be appreciated here than in “la chanson de roland”
jules1994's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 Stars.
I finally had the chance to read this popular Chrétien de Troyes novel for my Middle English Romances seminar at uni and I’m not surprised to say I quite liked it. I am a fan of the blunt writing that’s quite typical for the Middle ages. Everything is straight to the point, nothing really leaves you guessing, it’s all about fighting for a beautiful maid and honour in the name of King Arthur, a manual on how to be the perfect knight. To be honest, these stories don't occupy much of my mind, but they make for diverting reads and since I do find Medieval times fascinating I don't mind diving into a romance every once in a while.
I finally had the chance to read this popular Chrétien de Troyes novel for my Middle English Romances seminar at uni and I’m not surprised to say I quite liked it. I am a fan of the blunt writing that’s quite typical for the Middle ages. Everything is straight to the point, nothing really leaves you guessing, it’s all about fighting for a beautiful maid and honour in the name of King Arthur, a manual on how to be the perfect knight. To be honest, these stories don't occupy much of my mind, but they make for diverting reads and since I do find Medieval times fascinating I don't mind diving into a romance every once in a while.