Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic tale of chivalry and honor, set in the legendary court of King Arthur. This dual text edition provides extensive notes and a glossary to enhance the reader's understanding of the Middle English language and the cultural context. The story explores the themes of temptation and loyalty, and the protagonists' struggles to uphold the values of knighthood in the face of temptation. Recommended for fans of Arthurian literature and medieval history.

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• Harold Morton Landon Translation Award Nominee (1)

This edition of the greatest of the Middle English romances gives the original text side by side with a close but sensitive modern translation. In this way, something of the brilliance and surface texture of the poem is made available to the non-specialist, while a new interpretation is offered to the expert.With a revised translation, analytical introduction, updated notes and annotated bibliography, it will be particularly useful both for those studying at A level and for undergraduates who are just beginning to explore medieval literature and need to recognize the Chaucer was not the only genius of the age.

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