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Sir Gawain & the Green Knight

New Verse Translation

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Sir Gawain & the Green Knight

By: Naxos AudioBooks, Benedict Flynn - translator
Narrated by: Jasper Britton
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A mysterious knight all in green arrives at King Arthur's court and issues a bizarre challenge. Gawain answers the knight - but at what cost? This new translation keeps all the poetic power of the original's extraordinary alliteration. One of the greatest stories of English literature from any period, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a magical, medieval combination of the epic and the uncanny.

A new verse translation by Benedict Flynn.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2008 Benedict Flynn (P)2008 Naxos Rights International Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Poetry Classics

Editorial reviews

Narrator Jasper Britton handles Benedict Flynn's new verse translation with ease, never allowing the rhymes to call attention to themselves. He draws clear portraits of King Arthur, Gawain, the mysterious Green Knight, and the many others who populate this literary classic, from Guinevere to Morgan le Fay. Britton's intensity and pacing make the magical saga live and breathe. From the charger's hooves to the clash of swords, it's all completely believable. Britton is sincere and convincing when Gawain encounters severe hardships and desperation in his quest to find the Green Knight. His performance is fully engaging as this medieval legend unfolds.
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This is a very well done translation, which keeps the rollicking alliterative style of the original while making it easier to understand. The narrator has a great voice for this story - very much enjoyed.

Apt translation, fun performance, great story

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