Sir Gawain and the Green Knight [Original and Translation]

A classic poem of the medieval romantic tradition, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight stands out from contemporary works with its complex, ambiguous plot and its rich use of symbolism. Different critics have expressed numerous different interpretations, from political metaphor to Christian apocalyptic allegory, all valid readings of this multi-layered classic.

This edition provides both the original Middle English text, along with a literal translation into modern English (in prose).