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Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
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Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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'The finest translation in and for our time' (Kevin
Crossley-Holland) Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, with its
intricate plot of enchantment and betrayal is probably the most
skilfully told story in the whole of the English Arthurian cycle.
Originating from the north-west midlands of England, it is based on
two separate and very ancient Celtic motifs of the Beheading and
the Exchange of Winnings, brought together by the anonymous 14th
century poet. His telling comprehends a great variety of moods and
modes - from the stark realism of the hunt-scenes to the delicious
and dangerous bedroom encounters between Lady Bercilak and Gawain,
from moments of pure lyric beauty when he evokes the English
countryside in all its seasons, to authorial asides that are full
of irony and puckish humour. This new verse translation uses a
modern alliterative pattern which subtly echoes the music of the
original at the same time as it strives for fidelity. ABOUT THE
SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made
available the widest range of literature from around the globe.
Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship,
providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable
features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,
helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for
further study, and much more.
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