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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
(Note: I read Troilus and Criseyde in Middle English. I can't speak to how this is in translation. One of my friends thought a modern English version was great, for whatever that's worth.)
This is a long poem telling a classic story of chivalric love set in ancient Greece. It was often intimidating and confusing, but it also has great characters and an epic love story. It also makes me want to talk about it. I want to talk about love and chivalry and relationships in Chaucer and relationships now. I want to talk about why massive narrative poems are no longer a thing most of us read or write. I want to talk about why so much time is spent on monologues and dialogues. But this is not the place for that.
If you read it, we (or you and your friends) can have great conversations. Reading it will be some work, but it will be worth it (probably). And if you do read it, let me know. We should talk.
This is a long poem telling a classic story of chivalric love set in ancient Greece. It was often intimidating and confusing, but it also has great characters and an epic love story. It also makes me want to talk about it. I want to talk about love and chivalry and relationships in Chaucer and relationships now. I want to talk about why massive narrative poems are no longer a thing most of us read or write. I want to talk about why so much time is spent on monologues and dialogues. But this is not the place for that.
If you read it, we (or you and your friends) can have great conversations. Reading it will be some work, but it will be worth it (probably). And if you do read it, let me know. We should talk.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book brings up an important question for the readers: do you hate women or no?
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Spoiler: You will hate Troilus--will truly, irrevocably HATE the man.
But don't let that stop you from reading this! As always, Chaucer shows his genius with language and plot in this work while again satirizing courtly love. I suggest reading this in a class or with another person, as there are so many little quips and comments to pick up on (I read this in a Chaucer class and was blown away).
But don't let that stop you from reading this! As always, Chaucer shows his genius with language and plot in this work while again satirizing courtly love. I suggest reading this in a class or with another person, as there are so many little quips and comments to pick up on (I read this in a Chaucer class and was blown away).
Ok ok. I like Chaucer. And I liked performing a Canticus Troili at the softball talent show.