Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo – J.R.R. Tolkien

Translator: J.R.R. Tolkien
Editor: Christopher Tolkien
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London
Year: 1975
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 148
ISBN: 9780048210357 / 0048210358

Description

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo brings together J.R.R. Tolkien’s translations of three important works of Middle English literature. Edited for publication by his son Christopher Tolkien, the collection was first published in 1975 following Tolkien’s death.

The volume contains Tolkien’s verse translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo, preserving much of the rhythm, alliteration and poetic character of the medieval originals. It also includes a glossary, notes on verse forms and Tolkien’s translation of Gawain’s Leave-taking.

An appealing title for collectors of Tolkien, Arthurian literature, medieval poetry and classic English literature.

Condition

Very Good. light wear/tears to dust jacket, internally near fine.

Why You’ll Love It

A desirable early Tolkien publication outside his Middle-earth works, showcasing his scholarship in Old and Middle English language and medieval literature. The 1975 Allen & Unwin hardcover edition is especially appealing to Tolkien collectors.