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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Year

2021

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Dover Publications

Summary

One of the best-known Arthurian stories, adapted many times into verse, prose, games, and even an upcoming film. It recounts, an adventure undertaken by King Arthur's famous nephew, Sir Gawain, who is brave and the model of knightly grace. When a mysterious knight in green armor issues, a challenge to the Round Table, the gallant Gawain volunteers to do battle for his king, beginning an adventure, that explores chivalric tradition, loyalty, and the virtue of forgiveness.

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