The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer

258 pages first pub 1390 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging funny slow-paced

Description

After a long list of works written earlier in his career, including Troilus and Criseyde, House of Fame, and Parliament of Fowls, The Canterbury Tales is near-unanimously seen as Chaucer's magnum opus. He uses the tales and descriptions of its cha...

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Moods

funny 63%
adventurous 58%
challenging 56%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 24%
dark 13%
informative 13%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 37% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.34

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