Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo by Christopher Tolkien

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo

Christopher Tolkien with Unknown (Translator), J.R.R. Tolkien (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1400 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous informative slow-paced

Description

This smart new paperback edition contains the fully-reset text of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. It features a beautifully decorated text and inc...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 43%
reflective 31%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 13%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 8%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
tense 3%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.73

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