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Title: Sir Gawain and The Green Knight
Author: COOPER HELEN
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 11/09/2008
Imprint: OXFORD UNI PRESS
Price: $19.95
Publishing status: Active
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 author. Acclaimed poet Keith Harrison’s new translation uses a modern
alliterative pattern which subtly echoes the music of the original at the same time as it strives for fidelity. This is the most generously annotated edition available, complete with a detailed introduction which
situates the work in the context of Arthurian Romance as well as analysing its poetics and narrative structure.
Series: Oxford World’s Classics
ISBN: 9780199540167
Weight: 124g
Dimension: 195mm X 128mm
Pages: 160