
audiobook
by Charlton M. (Charlton Miner) Lewis
GAWAYNE AND - THE GREEN KNIGHT - A Fairy Tale - BY - CHARLTON MINER LEWIS - NEW HAVEN - YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS - MDCCCCXVI
COPYRIGHT, 1903, BY CHARLTON MINER LEWIS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Published October, 1903
PREFACE
CANTO I - THE GREEN KNIGHT
CANTO II - ELFINHART
CANTO III - GAWAYNE
CANTO IV - CONCLUSION
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, Gawayen 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.
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.

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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