Syr Gawayn And The Grene Knicht

Syr Gawayn and the Grene Knicht

by The Gawain Poet

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a 14th-century chivalric poem that narrates the adventures of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he embarks on a perilous quest to fulfill a pact made with the mysterious Green Knight. The poem is known for its intricate plot, rich imagery, and exploration of themes like chivalry, honor, temptation, and the nature of human morality. Written in Middle English alliterative verse, 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' provides a glimpse into the cultural and literary landscape of medieval England.

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The "Gawain Poet", or less commonly the "Pearl Poet", is the name given to the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an alliterative poem written in 14th-century Middle English. Its author appear...

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