Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

Autori

• J. R. R. Tolkien

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Fantasy
• Favole, Miti, Leggende
• Narrativa
• Poesia

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The collection features three notable Middle English poems that explore themes of chivalry, morality, and the supernatural. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" follows the noble knight Gawain as he faces a daunting challenge that tests his honor and courage. "Pearl" delves into grief and loss through a father's lament for his deceased daughter, blending allegory with rich imagery. "Sir Orfeo" reimagines the Orpheus myth, focusing on a king's quest to rescue his wife from the fairy realm, highlighting the interplay between love and fate.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021