The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer with R. M. Lumiansky (Translator), H. Lawrence Hoffman (Illustrator)

433 pages first pub 1390 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging funny slow-paced

Description

The procession that crosses Chaucer's pages is as full of life and as richly textured as a medieval tapestry. The Knight, the Miller, the Friar, the Squire, the Prioress, the Wife of Bath, and others who make up the cast of characters -- including...

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Moods

funny 65%
adventurous 58%
challenging 55%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 24%
dark 14%
informative 13%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 35% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.34

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