The Lais of Marie de France by Marie de France

The Lais of Marie de France

Marie de France with Keith Busby, Glyn S. Burgess

144 pages first pub 1170 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Marie de France (fl. 1160 to 1215) was a medieval poet who was probably born in France and lived in England during the late 12th century. She lived and wrote at an unknown court, but she and her work were almost certainly known at the royal court ...

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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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