Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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.-Publisher

Subjects

Series Statement

• Oxford World's Classics

Other Editions

• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Verse Translation by Keith HarrisonOxford University Press2014-01-01
• Sir Gawain and the Green KnightFolio Society1983-01-01