Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Average rating3.7
Composed during the fourteenth century in the English Midlands, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight describes the events that follow when a mysterious green-colored knight rides into King Arthur's Camelot in deep mid-winter. The mighty knight presents a challenge to the court: he will allow himself to be struck by one blow, on the condition he will be allowed to return the strike on the following New Year's Eve. Sir Gawain takes up the challenge, decapitating the stranger - only to see the Green Knight seize up his own severed head and ride away, leaving Gawain to seek him out and honour their pact. Blending Celtic myth and Christian faith, Gawain is among the greatest Middle English poems: a tale of magic, chivalry and seduction.
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Translations important Theres the 1920's transaltion by Tolkein and Rieu Then the later translation into modern english late in Tolkeins life.
A new translation by Armitage has made some impact
3.5 stars.
Do you like epic poems like The Iliad and the Odyssey? Well, this is the 14th century version featuring Arthur and the knights of the round table.
I know that the rating should be higher. It's a classic tale with a good adventure. I liked it. Simple as that.
All there for the sweet intro with green headless knight. Really lost me in the middle when we were hanging out in the hall and talking to people's wives and catching rabbits. I'm judging this as if it was written in 2021 because.
