The Poetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington

The Poetic Edda

Carolyne Larrington

347 pages first pub 1270 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

"She sees, coming up a second time, earth from the ocean, eternally green;the waterfalls plunge, an eagle soars above them, over the mountain hunting fish." After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok, the earth rises serenely again from the ocea...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
informative 50%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
reflective 30%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 21%
funny 20%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 29%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | N/A: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.02

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