Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
About this book
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a Middle English late 14th-century chivalric romance in alliterative verse. 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, 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 that 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.
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3.8/5 · 81537 readers · 218 pages · ≈ 4 h 02 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
About ≈ 4 h 02 m — 218 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
218 pages in its most-read edition.
Has Sir Gawain and the Green Knight been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Green Knight (2021), Sword of the Valiant (1984).
Is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Meg Stainsby.