Sir Gawain and the Green Knight : an authoritative translation, contexts, criticism
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight : an authoritative translation, contexts, criticism
(Norton critical editions, . Ancient,
W.W. Norton, c2022
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Statement of responsibility on spine: Borroff
Chronology: p. 225-226
Bibliography: p. 227-230
Summary on USMARC: "This Norton Critical Edition of the anonymously written fourteenth-century Arthurian romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is derived from a verse translation by Marie Borroff, first translated in 1967. The poem follows Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's court, as his honor is tested by the Green Knight. After succeeding in beheading the Green Knight, who survives the ordeal, Gawain must uphold his end of the bargain and, after a year's time, meet with the Green Knight again so that the knight may return the grim favor and behead Gawain. The "Contexts" in this Critical Edition provide readers with selections of the poem in its original Middle English, as well as other Arthurian stories that may have influenced the anonymous Gawain-poet. "Criticism" includes a selection of essays on themes ranging from the poem's descriptive techniques, to its use of time and gender. A chronology and selected bibliography are also included"-- Provided by publisher
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