Yvain: The Knight of the Lion by Chrétien de Troyes

Yvain: The Knight of the Lion

Arthurian Romances #3

Chrétien de Troyes with Burton Raffel (Translator)

228 pages first pub 1181 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous informative slow-paced
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The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the diff...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 20%
emotional 17%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 8%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 32%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | Plot: 34% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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