144 pages • first pub 1397 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Written by an anonymous 14th-century poet, this epic poem is recognized as an equal of Chaucer\'s masterworks and of the great Old English poems, including "Beowulf." This edition includes a Preface by Raffel and a new Introduction. Revised reissue.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,059 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
tense 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Death
144 pages • first pub 1397 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Written by an anonymous 14th-century poet, this epic poem is recognized as an equal of Chaucer\'s masterworks and of the great Old English poems, including "Beowulf." This edition includes a Preface by Raffel and a new Introduction. Revised reissue.
Community Reviews Summary of 5,059 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
tense 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Death