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sir gawain and the green knight
sir gawain and the green knight is probably the most skillfuly told story in the whole of the english arthurian cycle . originating from the north west midlands of england it is based on two ancient celtic motifs the beheading and the exchange of winnings brought together by the anonymous 14th century author . acclaimed poet keith harrisons new translation uses a modern alliterative pattern which subtly echoes the music of the original at the same time it strives for fidelity . this is the most generously annotated edition available complete with a detailed introduction which situates the work in the context of arthurian romance and analyzes its poetics and narrative structure . br about the series for over 100 years oxford worlds classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe . each affordable volume reflects oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities voluminous notes to clarify the text up to date bibliographies for further study and much more .