Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale by Charlton M. Lewis
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"Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" by Charlton M. Lewis is a whimsical narrative that falls within the realm of fantasy literature, written in the early 20th century. The story weaves together elements of Arthurian legend and enchanting fairy tales, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, and love. It brings to life the adventures of Sir Gawayne, a noble knight of the Round Table, as he faces formidable challenges and magical
encounters in a world filled with both human emotions and supernatural elements. The tale begins with King Arthur's court celebrating Christmas when a mysterious Green Knight appears, challenging the bravest of the knights to strike him with an axe, setting off a chain of events that compel Sir Gawayne to fulfill a perilous promise. As the story unfolds, Gawayne embarks on a quest that tests his valor, loyalty, and love for Lady Elfinhart, a captivating character with a fairy-tale origin. The narrative moves between moments of courtly romance and the challenges of knighthood, ultimately revealing deeper insights about the nature of courage, sacrifice, and the complexities of love. Gawayne must confront both the Green Knight's challenge and his own heart's desires as he navigates the enchanting yet treacherous realm between human and fairy influences, culminating in a rich exploration of duty and consequence in a world where magic and reality intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lewis, Charlton M. (Charlton Miner), 1866-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Gawain (Legendary character) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14410 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14410-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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