Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (Oxford World's Classics)
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Book Description
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is probably the most skillfuly told story in the whole of the English Arthurian cycle. Originating from the north-west midlands of England, it is based on two ancient Celtic motifs--the Beheading and the Exchange of Winnings--brought together by the anonymous
14th century author. Acclaimed poet Keith Harrison's new translation uses a modern alliterative pattern which subtly echoes the music of the original at the same time it strives for fidelity. This is the most generously annotated edition available, complete with a detailed introduction which
situates the work in the context of Arthurian Romance and analyzes its poetics and narrative structure.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (Oxford World's Classics),Helen Cooper,Keith Harrison,Oxford University Press, USA,0192833340,Arthurian romances,English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh,Gawain (Legendary character),Historical - Arthurian,Knights and knighthood,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Medieval,Middle English Literature,Oral And Folk Literature,Poetry,Romances,English,Fiction / Classics,Literature/English | British Literature | Medieval,Poetry & poets: classical, early & medieval,Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
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