Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic medieval poem that tells the story of Sir Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur's court, who accepts a challenge from a mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight offers to let any knight strike him with his axe, on the condition that he will return the blow in one year's time. Gawain accepts the challenge and beheads the Green Knight, only to find that the Green Knight picks up his own head and reminds Gawain of his promise to meet him again in a year.The story follows Gawain's ...
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic medieval poem that tells the story of Sir Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur's court, who accepts a challenge from a mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight offers to let any knight strike him with his axe, on the condition that he will return the blow in one year's time. Gawain accepts the challenge and beheads the Green Knight, only to find that the Green Knight picks up his own head and reminds Gawain of his promise to meet him again in a year.The story follows Gawain's journey to fulfill his promise to the Green Knight, and his encounters with various challenges and temptations along the way. Gawain must grapple with his own fears and weaknesses, and ultimately must face the consequences of his actions.Written in Middle English, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a masterful work of poetry that explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the complexities of human nature. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich imagery, intricate symbolism, and powerful storytelling.In translation from the West Midland dialect (sorry, prose was best I could find.)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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