Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale

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Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale

by Charlton M. (Charlton Miner) Lewis

EN·~1 hours·7 chapters

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GAWAYNE AND - THE GREEN KNIGHT - A Fairy Tale - BY - CHARLTON MINER LEWIS - NEW HAVEN - YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS - MDCCCCXVI

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COPYRIGHT, 1903, BY CHARLTON MINER LEWIS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Published October, 1903

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PREFACE

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CANTO I - THE GREEN KNIGHT

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CANTO II - ELFINHART

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CANTO III - GAWAYNE

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CANTO IV - CONCLUSION

9:02

Description

In the glittering halls of Camelot, a fresh‑faced knight named Gawayne shares a quiet moment with the spirited Lady Elfinhart amid the lingering warmth of a Christmas feast. When King Arthur breaks the merriment with a call to action, a piercing fairy horn echoes through the palace, hinting at a strange adventure beyond the familiar walls of chivalry. The sudden summons ignites both curiosity and duty, urging the young knight to prove his mettle while navigating the delicate dance of courtly love.

As the court debates the meaning of the otherworldly sound, Gawaye​n finds himself at a crossroads between the comfort of romance and the lure of a daring quest. The tale blends familiar Arthurian splendor with a playful touch of fairy‑realm mystery, promising listeners a mix of valor, humor, and subtle moral insight. It’s a lively start to a story where courage and heart are tested long before the final outcome is revealed.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (61K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Ted Garvin, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2004-12-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charlton M. (Charlton Miner) Lewis

Charlton M. (Charlton Miner) Lewis

1866–1923

A Yale scholar who moved from practicing law into the study of English literature, he wrote clearly and deeply about verse, literary history, and medieval poetry. His work also left a mark on American literary culture as the first judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets.

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