320 pages • first pub 900 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192803733
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 21 November 2002
Description
The Tain Bo Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 38%
funny 23%
tense 23%
mysterious 15%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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Graphic
Violence
320 pages • first pub 900 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192803733
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 21 November 2002
Description
The Tain Bo Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 38%
funny 23%
tense 23%
mysterious 15%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence