The Romance of the Rose by Frances Horgan, Jean de Meun, Guillaume de Lorris

The Romance of the Rose

Frances Horgan, Jean de Meun, Guillaume de Lorris

384 pages first pub 1275 (editions)

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This is a new translation of The Romance of the Rose, an allegorical account of the progress of a courtly love affair which became the most popular and influential of all medieval romances. In the hands of Jean de Meun, who continued de Lorris's w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.29

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