The Lais of Marie de France by Marie de France

The Lais of Marie de France

Marie de France with Glyn S. Burgess (Translator)

164 pages • first pub 1170 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy medieval tales blending romance and chivalry with elements of magical realism, offering a nuanced exploration of love’s complexities in a vividly imaginative yet subtly human world.

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Marie de France (fl. late twelfth century) is the earliest known French woman poet and her lais - stories in verse based on Breton tales of chivalry and romance - are among the finest of the genre. Recounting the trials and tribulations of lovers,...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 1,421 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 63%

lighthearted: 29%

emotional: 25%

reflective: 24%

funny: 22%

challenging: 20%

mysterious: 17%

sad: 12%

dark: 10%

informative: 9%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 5%

tense: 3%

Pace

51% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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