Erec and Enide by Chrétien de Troyes

Erec and Enide

Arthurian Romances #1

Chrétien de Troyes with W. W. Comfort (Translator)

4 hours, 37 minutes first pub 1170 (editions) user-added

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced

Description

Erec and Enide marks the birth of the Arthurian romance as a literary genre. Written circa 1170, this version of the Griselda legend tells the story of the marriage of Erec, a handsome and courageous Welsh prince and knight of the Round Table, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | Character: 30% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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