Arthurian Romances by Chrétien de Troyes

Arthurian Romances

Arthurian Romances #1-4

Chrétien de Troyes with William W. Kibler (Translator)

528 pages first pub 1190 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

Fantastic adventures abound in these courtly romances: Erec and Enide,  Clig s,  The Knight of the Cart,  The Knight with the Lion, and The Story of the Grail. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literatu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 533 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.75

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