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A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl are two poems by an unknown author written in about 1400. Sir Gawain is a romance, a fairy-tale for...

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a captivating late 14th-century Middle English alliterative romance that follows the thrilling adventure of Sir Gawain, one of King Arthurs most noble knights. The tale begins when the enigmatic Green Knight, a figure draped entirely in green—from his skin to his flowing hair—issues a daring challenge strike him with an axe, and in return, the challenger must receive a blow in a year and a day. Gawain bravely accepts the challenge and beheads the Green Knight with a single blow, only to witness the impossible as the Knight stands up, retrieves his head, ...

Originally published in 1903, Gawayne and the Green Knight offers a fresh, modern-language retelling of the classic 14th-century romance featuring Sir Gawain, a young knight of King Arthurs Round Table. During the festive Christmas celebrations, a mysterious knight entirely clad in green presents an audacious challenge to the court any brave soul may strike him a single blow with his green axe, but must agree to receive the same in a year’s time. Gawayne steps forward to accept the challenge, setting off a journey that tests his courage and sense of honor in unexpected ways. This version ...

Immerse yourself in Charlton Miner Lewis captivating modern retelling of the late 14th-century alliterative romance, Gawayne and the Green Knight. This enchanting tale unfolds as the fearless Gawayne accepts the Green Knights formidable challenge, all while weaving a rich narrative of romance with the beautiful Lady Elfinheart. Discover the timeless adventure of Sir Gawayne, whose name is often spelled as Gawain, brought to life in a way that resonates with todays audience. (Summary by Betsie Bush)

Edmund Jacoby erzählt die Abenteuer des großen Königs Artus und der Ritter seiner Tafelrunde nach und führt damit seine Hörer in die mittelalterliche Sagenwelt ein. Er erzählt aber auch vom geschichtlichen Hintergrund der Sage und vom Erzählen selbst, das eine ganz neue Wirklichkeit schafft. Sie sind unsterblich, die Geschichten um König Artus, den weisen Zauberer Merlin, die schöne Königin Ginevra, den treuen Gawain und den tapferen Lanzelot.