Oriental Tales: Stories by Marguerite Yourcenar

Oriental Tales: Stories

Marguerite Yourcenar with Alberto Manguel (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced
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This collection includes: How Wand-fo was Saved, Marko's Smile, The Milk of Death, The Last Love of Princess Genji, The Man Who Loved the Nereids, Our Lady of the Swallows, Aphrodissia; the Widow, Kali Beheaded, The End of Marko Kraljevic, The Sad...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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