Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill

Troilus and Criseyde

Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill

368 pages first pub 1385 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Set against the epic backdrop of the battle of Troy, Troilus and Criseyde is an evocative story of love and loss. When Troilus, the son of Priam, falls in love with the beautiful Criseyde, he is able to win her heart with the help of his cunning u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
challenging 50%
sad 40%
reflective 35%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
dark 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 22%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 38% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.41

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