One of the greatest works of the Middle Ages, in a marvelous new verse translation
Composed in the fourteenth century, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is as beloved as itis venerable, combining the hallmarks of medieval romance?pageantry, chivalry, and courtlylove?with the charm of fairy tales and heroic sagas.
When a mysterious green knight rides on horseback into King Arthur?s court, interrupting a NewYear?s feast, he issues a challenge: if any of King Arthur?s men can behead him and he survives,then a year later he is entitled to return the strike. Sir Gawain takes up the challenge anddecapitates the green knight, only to see him pick up his severed head and ride away, leavingGawain to seek him out to fulfill their pact. Blending Celtic myth and Christian faith, Sir Gawainand the Green Knight is a Middle English masterpiece of magic, chivalry, and seduction.
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One of the greatest works of the Middle Ages, in a marvelous new verse translationComposed in the fourteenth century, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is as beloved as it is venerable, combining the hallmarks of medieval romanceapageantry, chivalry, and courtly loveawith the charm of fairy tales and heroic sagas.When a mysterious green knight rides on horseback into King Arthuras court, interrupting a New Yearas feast, he issues a challenge: if any of King Arthuras men can behead him and he survives, then a year later he is entitled to return the strike. Sir Gawain takes up the challenge and decapitates the green knight, only to see him pick up his severed head and ride away, leaving Gawain to seek him out to fulfill their pact. Blending Celtic myth and Christian faith, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is a Middle English masterpiece of magic, chivalry, and seduction. 作者简介
Bernard O?Donoghue is a fellow in English at Wadham College and a noted Irish poet.
| 出版社 | Penguin Classics |
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| 作者 | Anonymous |