Sir Gawayne And The Green Knight: An Alliterative Romance-Poem (1864) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165619757)

Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight: An Alliterative Romance-Poem is a book written by Richard Morris and published in 1864. The book is a retelling of the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a story of chivalry, honor, and temptation. The poem is written in alliterative verse, a style common in medieval English literature, and follows the adventures of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he accepts a challenge from the mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight challenges any knight to strike him with his axe, with the condition that the knight must seek him out in a year and a day to receive a blow in return. Sir Gawain accepts the challenge and sets out on a perilous journey to find the Green Knight. Along the way, he faces numerous trials and temptations, including the advances of the Green Knight's wife. The book explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. Morris's retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is considered one of the most faithful and accurate translations of the original text, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Morris
ISBN-10: 116561975X
ISBN-13: 9781165619757
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d