| Author |
Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928 |
| Illustrator |
Crawford, M. M. |
| Title |
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold in Modern Prose
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: David Nutt, 1898.
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| Series Title |
Arthurian romances unrepresented in Malory's "Morte d'Arthur" no. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold in Modern Prose" by Jessie L. Weston is a retelling of a classic medieval metrical romance written in the 14th century. The story centers around Sir Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur's Round Table, who embarks on a perilous quest that tests his chivalry and honor after accepting a challenge from a mysterious knight known as the Green Knight. The tale explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of human nature as Gawain grapples with the challenges he faces. The opening of the tale sets the stage for the grand atmosphere of King Arthur's court at Camelot during a festive Christmas feast. The reader is introduced to Sir Gawain as he volunteers to accept the Green Knight's beheading challenge, a bold move that highlights his courage. The arrival of the formidable Green Knight, clad entirely in green, interrupts the festivities and brings a sense of foreboding. Gawain’s acceptance of the challenge and the ensuing covenant to meet the Green Knight a year later cultivate a rich narrative of adventure and moral testing that promises challenges both on the battlefield and in his personal integrity. This establishes a captivating beginning to Gawain's quest, setting the tone for the trials he must endure as he navigates the codes of knighthood amidst enchanting and perilous circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Arthurian romances
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| Subject |
Gawain (Legendary character) -- Romances
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66084 |
| Release Date |
Aug 18, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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