The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald by Unknown

The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald

Penguin Little Black Classics #3

Unknown with Eiríkur Magnússon (Translator), William Morris (Translator)

102 pages • first pub 1775 (editions)

fiction classics history poetry religion short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

The saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald, composed in the 13th century, relates the story of two Icelandic poets Gunnlaugr Ormstunga and Hrafn Önundarson, and their competition for the love of Helga the Fair, daughter of þorsteinn ...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
funny 27%
dark 25%
informative 15%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
tense 9%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 22% | Character: 22% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

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3.12

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