Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Sir Gawain of Camelot encounters, in this poem of the late 14th century, a most formidable antagonist – a giant green knight who displays supernatural powers and makes a deadly pact with Gawain at King Arthur’s court one New Year’s Day. And in the process of trying to fulfill that grim bargain, even......more

A foundational legend that has influenced many other works. One of the best examinations of what chivalry was meant to represent...and for that reason a very important work. One has to marvel at the time and effort that was spent pursuing knighthood; one wonders what Europe would look like if this g......more

I actually can't believe how much I loved this! I was looking forward to it, but something about it just enchanted me entirely.......more

145th book of 2023. Goodreads didn't like me trying to distinguish the translations of this. Firstly, I read Armitage's translation. A few days ago I finished the Burrow edited, but not translated, version of the poem. I found it difficult to get a hold of a copy of the poem that isn't translated int......more

I suppose I have a weakness for medieval literature. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, as one of the earliest surviving works of English literature, is also a prime example of the virtues that the knights of King Arthur’s Round Table adhered to and the ideals to which they aspired. Simon Armitage’s b......more