Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell by Unknown, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell

Unknown, J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

679 pages • first pub 900 (editions)

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The translation of Beowulf by J.R.R. Tolkien was an early work completed in 1926: he returned to it later to make hasty corrections, but seems never to have considered its publication.Suitable for tablets. Some special characters may not display c...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 39%
dark 25%
tense 17%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 11%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
sad 6%
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%

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