The Death of King Arthur: A New Verse Translation by Simon Armitage

The Death of King Arthur: A New Verse Translation

Simon Armitage

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First appearing around 1400, The Alliterative Morte Arthur, or The Death of King Arthur, is one of the most widely beloved and spectacularly alliterative poems ever penned in Middle English. Now, from the internationally acclaimed translator of Si...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 30%
challenging 23%
dark 15%
reflective 15%
informative 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 35%
fast 35%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 18% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

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3.66

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