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Of all the metrical romances, none approach in beauty the anonymous "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," a poem of the mid-14th century, one of the most exquisite pieces of medieval literature extant.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the famous Arthurian tale about Sir Gawain and his encounter with the Green Knight. The work was written around the 14th century by an anonymous writer. J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most renowned translators of the work. Read more about "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance. It's a tale of enchantment and adventure--not to be missed! Read on.
Arthurian Romance: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Defined as "narrative, written in prose or verse and concerned with adventure, courtly love and chivalry," Arthurian romance derived the narrative verse form from 12th-century France. The anonymous 14th-century English romance "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance.
Character Analysis of Sir Gawain
Discover the famous knight's character through textual clues and information about Arthurian shields in this critical paper.
Sir Gawain - Age of Chivalry - Thomas Bulfinch (15)
"We have told in the history of Merlin how that great prophet and enchanter sent a message to King Arthur by Sir Gawain, directing him to undertake the recovery of the Sangreal, informing him at the same time that the knight who should accomplish that sacred quest was already born, and of a suitable age to enter upon it."
Sir Gawain - Age of Chivalry - Thomas Bulfinch (5)
"SIR GAWAIN was nephew to King Arthur, by his sister Morgana, married to Lot, king of Orkney, who was by Arthur made king of Norway. Sir Gawain was one of the most famous knights of the Round Table, and is characterized by the romancers as the sage and courteous Gawain."
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Anonymous
An anonymous writer created "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" in the 14th century. The Green Knight attends the New Year celebrations at King Arthur's Camelot to issue a challenge, which was taken up by Sir Gawain. Read more about "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Books About Sir Gawain
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the famous Arthurian tale about Sir Gawain and his encounter with the Green Knight. The work was written around the 14th century by an anonymous writer. Read more about "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance. It's a tale of enchantment and adventure--not to be missed! Read on.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Univ. of Virginia
Read through the entire epic poem in its original Middle English as presented by the University of Virginia's electronic library.

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