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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
i couldn't find a translation of this that i really liked (i've been spoiled by having great translators for professors and it's ruined me for a lot of published translations) so i gave the original verse a shot for the first time and really loved it! chaucer is so much fun in original verse. my favorite part of this is what a better light it casts criseyde in; like you get a sense of how truly ridiculous it would be to follow through with their plan so she starts cutting things off. scholarship and modern translations aren't always really fair to criseyde about this (shocker).
this is probably my favorite chaucer. the resolution to the plot basically amounts to "it be like that sometimes" and i will always cherish that lol.
this is probably my favorite chaucer. the resolution to the plot basically amounts to "it be like that sometimes" and i will always cherish that lol.
Proposed subtitle: "An Introduction to the two Most Immature, Selfish Characters Known to Man."
I enjoyed reading the prose of this book. There are some really nice lines, but my god are the characters frustrating which dragged down this piece for me.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
There are so many lines of this that are just so beautiful that I had to set it down for a few seconds to breathe. Also, I don't understand the extent of hate for Troilus; the pining in this is just SO good. Who doesn't love a good longing-induced fever?