The Gawain Poet

The Gawain Poet, often referred to as the Pearl Poet, is a mysterious figure from the late 14th century, known primarily for their remarkable contribution to Middle English literature. This anonymous author is best known for the enchanting poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," a tale that weaves themes of chivalry, honor, and the complexities of human nature. The poet's work showcases a masterful command of language and a keen understanding of the Arthurian legends, drawing readers into a world where bravery and moral dilemmas reign supreme.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Neilson Translation)

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century Middle English alliterative romance outlining an adventure of Sir Gawain, a knight of…

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Weston Translation)

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King Arthur lies at Camelot upon a Christmas-tide and will not eat until he hears tell of a marvel of knightly feats. In among them rides th…

Gawayne and the Green Knight (Lewis Translation Version 2)

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Published in 1903, Gawayne and the Green Knight is a modern-language retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a 14th-century verse roma…

Pearl (Jewett translation)

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Written in the 14th century by the Gawain poet, 'Pearl' is an elegiac poem reflecting on the death of a young daughter, pictured as a pearl …

Gawayne and the Green Knight (Lewis Translation)

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Charlton Miner Lewis' version of Gawayne and the Green Knight, a late 14th century alliterative romance, is written in modern language telli…

Pearl (Coulton translation)

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A companion piece to From Jerusalem to Revelations in the Librivox catalogue (https://librivox.org/jerusalem-to-revelations-a-quartet-of-spi…

Pearl (Weston translation)

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Pearl is a structurally complex mediaeval poem that combines narrative, allegory, dream vision, elegy, affirmation of Christian faith and me…