Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
Description |
114 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Summary |
The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor. Welcome to a medieval world full of sword fights and shape-shifting, monsters and magic, and timeless characters both gallant and wonderfully human. Written anonymously in the fourteenth century, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is retold in its entirety by Michael Morpurgo in a lively and accessible narration that captures all the tale's drama and humor. Vivid illustrations by the celebrated Michael Foreman infuse this classic tale with the sights and colors of dragons, swords, and medieval pageantry. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.9 3.0 82260. |
Subject |
Gawain (Legendary character) -- Legends.
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Arthurian romances -- Adaptations.
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Arthur, King -- Legends.
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Folklore -- England.
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Knights and knighthood -- Folklore.
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Added Author |
Foreman, Michael, 1938- illustrator.
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Added Title |
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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ISBN |
0763625191 alkaline paper |
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