The Táin: From the Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge by Thomas Kinsella

The Táin: From the Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge

Thomas Kinsella with Louis le Brocquy (Illustrator)

221 pages first pub 900 (editions) user-added

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The Tain Bo Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. T...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
dark 43%
challenging 38%
tense 28%
funny 23%
emotional 17%
mysterious 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

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3.72

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