Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A New Verse Translation by Unknown, Simon Armitage

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A New Verse Translation

Unknown, Simon Armitage with Bill Wallis (Narrator)

5 hours, 43 minutes missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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The famous Middle English poem by an anonymous Northern England poet is beautifully translated by fellow poet Simon Armitage. This audiobook features a brilliant reading of the translation by Bill Wallis; as a bonus, Wallis also masterfully tackle...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 45%
funny 21%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 18%
dark 11%
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: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | 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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