Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell by Unknown, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell

Unknown, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

679 pages • first pub 900 (editions)

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The translation of Beowulf by J.R.R. Tolkien was an early work completed in 1926: he returned to it later to make hasty corrections, but seems never to have considered its publication.Suitable for tablets. Some special characters may not display c...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 38%
dark 26%
tense 15%
funny 14%
reflective 13%
emotional 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 28% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

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