Beowulf by Francis Barton Gummere

142 pages first pub 900 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous medium-paced
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Beowulf By Anonymous Translated by Francis Barton Gummere Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Beowulf is the conventional title of an Old English heroic epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long lines, set in Scandinavia, commonly cited as one of the most ...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 39%
dark 25%
tense 17%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 32%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.38

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