Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Name: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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ISBN: 9780199540167

ISBN-10: 0199540160

ISBN-13: 9780199540167

Edition: 2008

Authors: Keith Harrison, Helen Cooper

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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.

Book details

List price: $10.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 5.08" wide x 7.72" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.242
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction


The poet


The romance background


The poem


The poetics of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight


Translator's Note


Select Bibliography


Chronology


Explanatory


Notes