Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
The Inspiration for the Upcoming Major Motion Picture The Green Knight - Starring Dev Patel
An epic poem of honor and bravery, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a fourteenth-century masterpiece. It is regarded as equal to Chaucer's works and the great Old English poems, such as Beowulf.
In Camelot during Christmas, King Arthur and his knights prepare for a royal feast. However, their celebrations are interrupted by a monstrous green-skinned knight wielding an axe. The knight challenges the renowned Knights of the Round Table, and Sir Gawain decides to accept the deadly challenge. He must make a fateful choice between his honor and his life.
This edition includes a preface by Burton Raffel, an introduction by Brenda Webster, and an afterword by Neil D. Isaacs.
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The Green Knight: An Epic Tale of Honor and Bravery
Get ready for an exciting adventure with The Green Knight! This epic poem, written by an anonymous poet in the fourteenth century, is just as remarkable as the works of Chaucer and the great Old English poem, Beowulf. It has even inspired a major motion picture starring Dev Patel, which is coming soon.
In the story, it's Christmas in Camelot, and King Arthur and his knights are enjoying a grand feast. However, their celebration is interrupted by the arrival of a fearsome green-skinned knight wielding a massive axe. This knight has come to challenge the famous Knights of the Round Table, and it's up to the brave Sir Gawain to accept the deadly challenge. This fateful decision will test his honor and put his life on the line.
This edition of The Green Knight also includes a Preface by Burton Raffel, an Introduction by Brenda Webster, and an Afterword by Neil D. Isaacs. So, immerse yourself in this gripping tale of chivalry and courage � it's a must-read for anyone who loves thrilling adventures!
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Brand: Signet Classics
Publisher Date: 02/03/2009
Author: Burton Raffel
Dimensions: 6.75 x 4.19
UPC: 9780451531193
Pages: 160
