The Complete Works of Gawain Poet. Illustrated : Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Cleanness, Patience, A Middle English Vocabulary , livre ebook
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Date de parution
10 janvier 2025
Nombre de lectures
1
EAN13
9786178558024
Langue
English
The crown jewel of the collection, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is a chivalric romance that seamlessly blends Arthurian legend with themes of honor, courage, and human frailty. It tells the gripping tale of Sir Gawain's perilous quest to fulfill a challenge posed by the mysterious Green Knight, delving into the moral complexity of loyalty and temptation.
Pearl, a deeply moving elegy, meditates on loss, divine grace, and the eternal afterlife through the allegorical dialogue between a grieving father and his deceased daughter. Its intricate structure and spiritual depth continue to captivate readers.
Cleanness and Patience offer moral and theological reflections, combining biblical themes with the poet’s vivid storytelling style, illustrating humanity’s struggles and divine mercy.
Accompanied by Tolkien’s scholarly insights and his lexicon of Middle English, this volume provides readers with the tools to appreciate the poetic artistry and linguistic richness of these works. The collection is not only a treasure trove for lovers of medieval literature but also an essential resource for understanding the interplay of faith, morality, and human experience in the 14th century.
With stunning illustrations that evoke the spirit of the medieval period, this edition is an enduring celebration of one of English literature’s most mysterious and profound voices.
Contents:
Gawain Poet
• Pearl
• Cleanness
• Patience
• Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
J. R. R. Tolkien
• A Middle English Vocabulary
• Some Contributions to Middle-English Lexicography
• Introduction to ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’
