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Review'Quite Simply The Best Edition There Is!'Nancy P. Stork, Stanford Universityfrom The Back Coverthe Study Of Sir Gawain, The Finest Of All The English Medieval Romances, Was Signally Advanced By The Publication In 1925 Of The Edition By The Late Professors Tolkien And Gordon. This Remained The Most Widely Used Text Of The Poem; But After Forty Years The Time Came For Revision.The New Edition Pursues The Aim Of The Firstto Present An Accurate Text Pleasantly, With Sufficient Apparatus To Enable A Reader To Understand The Rich But Difficult Language, And So To Reach For Himself An Informed Appreciation Of The Poem. The Text, And The Uniquely Full Glossary, Were Revised To Take Account Of Recent Views. The Introduction, Notes, And Linguistic Appendix Were Largely Rewritten; And The Book Was Entirely Reset.About The Authorjohn Ronald Reuel Tolkien Cbe (18921973) Is Best Known As The Author Of The Hobbit And Its Sequel The Lord Of The Rings. He Was A Professor Of Anglosaxon Language At Oxford From 1925 To 1945, And Of English Language And Literature, Also At Oxford, From 1945 To 1959.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? A: The main theme revolves around the concepts of chivalry, honor, and the journey of self-discovery, as Sir Gawain faces tests that challenge his virtues and values.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: This edition is translated by Simon Armitage, who is known for his contemporary adaptations of classic texts.
- Q: What makes this version of the poem unique? A: Simon Armitage’s version is noted for its responsiveness to the original's sophistication while also standing as a powerful new poem in its own right.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 262 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Sir Gawain and the Green Knight first published? A: The poem was first published in 1839, although it was composed around the year 1400.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book is commonly used in literature courses and discussions on medieval literature and Arthurian legends.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is classified under the genre of Arthurian Romance.
- Q: Can this book be used for modern literary analysis? A: Absolutely, it offers rich themes and poetic techniques that are relevant for modern literary analysis and interpretation.