Beowulf by Unknown

Beowulf

Unknown

58 pages first pub 900 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous medium-paced

Description

This early Anglo-Saxon poem tells the epic tale of a young Scandinavian swordsman as he saves cities, and kills dragons.Records of this work survived into the modern age from as long ago as the early 800's AD. It is one of the first written storie...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 38%
dark 26%
funny 14%
tense 14%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 32%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 28% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.37

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