Sir Gawain And The Green Knight; Piers The Ploughman (1917) - Paperback

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; Piers the Ploughman is a book that was first published in 1917 by K.G.T. Webster. The book is a collection of two medieval English poems that have been translated into modern English. The first poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, is a classic tale of chivalry and honor. It tells the story of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's court, who accepts a challenge from a mysterious green knight. The challenge involves a game where the green knight will strike Sir Gawain with an axe, and Sir Gawain must then return the blow in a year and a day. The poem follows Sir Gawain's journey to fulfill his end of the bargain and the challenges he faces along the way.The second poem, Piers the Ploughman, is a satirical allegory that critiques the social and political systems of medieval England. The poem follows the journey of a ploughman named Piers, who represents the common people, as he navigates through a corrupt and unjust society. Along the way, Piers encounters various characters who represent different aspects of medieval society, including the church, the nobility, and the merchants.Overall, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; Piers the Ploughman is a fascinating glimpse into medieval literature and culture. The book offers a unique perspective on the values and beliefs of the time, as well as the struggles faced by ordinary people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.