Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown, Neil D. Isaacs, Burton Raffel

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Unknown, Neil D. Isaacs, Burton Raffel

144 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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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.

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 45%
funny 21%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 18%
dark 12%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 38%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 36% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

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3.67

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