Isbn: 9781334170553 - sir gawayne and the green knight: a comparison with the french perceval, preceded by an investigation of the author's other works and followed by a ... of gawain in english poems (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates whether four Old English poemsâ"The Pearl, Cleanness, Patience, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knightâ"all derive from the same mysterious, unknown author. It begins by providing an overview of the scholarly debate surrounding the authorship of these enigmatic works, and then proceeds to compile textual evidence from all four poems to strengthen the argument in favor of a single author. The author carefully examines themes, imagery, and language used throughout the poems, showing how strikingly similar they are, even though the poems appear to be distinct in subject matter and tone. Some of the literary devices employed in these poems include alliteration, careful metrical structure, and explorations of Christian and knightly values. The author concludes by proposing that all four poems were written by the same person, a highly skilled and devout poet whose works offer invaluable insights into the cultural and religious milieu of medieval England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…