Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with Pearl and Sir Orfeo by Unknown, Terry Jones, J.R.R. Tolkien

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with Pearl and Sir Orfeo

Unknown, Terry Jones, J.R.R. Tolkien

178 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous informative slow-paced
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A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl are two poems by an unknown author written in about 140...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
challenging 45%
mysterious 31%
reflective 26%
inspiring 15%
emotional 14%
dark 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 30% | Character: 18% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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