Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight

Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight

Title: Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Release: 2024-11-01
Kind: ebook
Genre: Historical Fiction, Books, Fiction & Literature
Size: 602033
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, translated by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a classic Arthurian tale of chivalry, honor, and temptation. The story begins when a mysterious Green Knight appears at King Arthur’s court, challenging any knight to strike him with an axe—on the condition that the challenger accept a return blow in a year and a day. Sir Gawain, Arthur's loyal nephew, accepts the challenge and beheads the knight, only to see him pick up his severed head and remind Gawain of their agreement.
Over the next year, Gawain embarks on a perilous journey to fulfill his promise. Along the way, he faces moral and physical tests, particularly at a lord's castle where his honor is subtly tested. The climax reveals deeper truths about courage, humility, and the imperfections of human nature.
Tolkien’s translation captures the rich poetic language and timeless themes of this medieval masterpiece, presenting an enduring story of knightly ideals and self-discovery.

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