Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
a verse translation
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Author
Contributions
- Harrison, Keith. - Contributor
- Cooper, Helen, 1947- - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Oxford University Press, Oxford [England], England
Language
English
Word Count
27,250 words, Guess
Page Count
109 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL355978M
- ISBN-100192833340
- OCLC Control Number38752992
- OCLC Control Numberisbn_9780192833341
- Library of Congress Control Number98015783
and 2 more
- LibraryThing3665195
- Goodreads75191
Classifications
- DDC821/.1
- LCCPR2065.G3 A34 1998
Description
This new verse translation of one of the tales of the Arthurian cycle uses a modern alliterative pattern. The tale is based on two separate Celtic motifs of the Beheading & Exchange of Winnings, brought together by an anonymous 14th-century poet.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Oxford world's classics
Other Editions
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: a verse translation
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