Sir Gawain and the Green Knight vs Sir Gawain and the loathly lady: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Gawain, Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor.
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Sir Gawain and the loathly lady
After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment.
The verdict
- Readers rate Sir Gawain and the loathly lady highest: Sir Gawain and the loathly lady 4.1 · Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 3.8.
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has the widest readership — 81477 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Sir Gawain and the loathly lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (81477) | 4.1 (309) |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (2) | 4.0 (1) |
Reception
| Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Sir Gawain and the loathly lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 81477 | 309 |
| Editions | 9 | 6 |
| Citations | — | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 166 | — |
| Pages | 114 | 29 |