French Romance Story: From the Lays of Marie de France by Marie de France

French Romance Story: From the Lays of Marie de France

Marie de France with Eugene Mason (Translator)

260 pages first pub 1170 (editions)

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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 60%
funny 32%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 21%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 32%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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