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This poem celebrates Christmas by exploring the mystery of Christ's mission on earth: his death, resurrection, and second coming as judge of all human souls. Sir Gawain is cast in the role of Everyman. At the feast of the New Year, an unarmed green giant rides his green horse into the banqueting hall of King Arthur and challenges any member of the assembled company to behead him with a huge axe and then to submit to the same treatment from his victim the next year. Gawain volunteers to prevent Arthur from accepting this challenge, fairly confident that the challenger will be unfit to return ...

Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon on a trip to Mitford—a southern village of local characters so heartwarming and hilarious you'll wish you lived right next door. At last, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor, Father Tim, has married his talented and vivacious neighbor...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history...

This captivating poem unfolds during the Christmas season, delving into the profound mystery of Christs mission on Earth his death, resurrection, and ultimate return as the judge of all souls. Sir Gawain embodies the archetype of Everyman. At a New Year’s feast, an enigmatic green giant enters on his vibrant steed, daring any knight to behead him, with the stipulation that the same fate will befall the victor a year later. To protect King Arthur, Gawain steps forward, believing the challenger will not survive the blow. However, as the green knight departs with his own severed head, Gawain ...