Lays of Marie de France: Celtic Classics by Marie de France

Lays of Marie de France: Celtic Classics

Marie de France

240 pages first pub 1170 (editions)

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The Lays or Lais of Marie de France are a collection of short narratives written by the poet Marie de France, probably in the late 12th century. They exemplified the ideas of courtly love and are hugely influential at the time, especially for the ...

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Moods

adventurous 57%
funny 31%
reflective 27%
emotional 26%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 24%
mysterious 21%
sad 16%
informative 13%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 32%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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