Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

By Jessie WestonNarrated by Thomas Copeland
Length1h 59m

About this audiobook

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English. The author is unknown; the title was given centuries later. It is one of the best-known Arthurian stories, with its plot combining two types of folk motifs: the beheading game, and the exchange of winnings. Written in stanzas of alliterative verse, each of which ends in a rhyming bob and wheel;[1] it draws on Welsh, Irish, and English stories, as well as the French chivalric tradition. It is an important example of a chivalric romance, which typically involves a hero who goes on a quest which tests his prowess. It remains popular in modern English renderings from J. R. R. Tolkien, Simon Armitage, and others, as well as through film and stage adaptations.

Audiobook details

GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Young Adult
Length1 hr 59 mins
Narrated byThomas Copeland
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish