Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Originally published in 1965, A Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an interpretation of the most important poem in Middle English literature, the only fourteenth century work which can stand beside Chaucer. The book examines the poem's conventions and purposes in a critical analysis and provides a useful and insightful introduction to 'Sir Gawain'. It will be of interest to students and academics studying the poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

List of contents

Preface  1. The First Fitt  2. The Second Fitt  3. The Third Fitt  4. The Fourth Fitt  5. Conclusion  Appendix One  Appendix Two  Index

About the author

J A Burrow

Summary

Originally published in 1965 A Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an interpretation of the most important poem in Middle English literature, the only fourteenth century work which can stand beside Chaucer.

Product details

• Authors: J A Burrow
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367182908
• ISBN: 978-0-367-18290-8
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Middle English