Bøker av Charlton Miner Lewis

In this groundbreaking study, Charlton Miner Lewis traces the origins of modern English verse to the poetry of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He shows how the rhythms and structures of classical poetry were adopted and adapted by English poets over the centuries, leading to the rich and varied traditions of verse we know today. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Gawayne and the Green Knight is an late 14th-century poem that is one of the more famous Arthurian tales. A challenger approaches the round table seeking a challenge and the young Gawayne accepts. Magic, romance, and knighthood are abound in this expert translation by Charlton Miner Lewis. This foundational tale showcases an ideal courtly love. This illustrated version brings images that offer an in-depth look into Gawayne's tale by bringing it to life.

The legendary tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is one of the most famous folk tales in history, with Merlin the Wizard and the virtuous Sir Lancelot being known and loved by young and old alike to this day. Slightly less celebrated, however, is The Green Knight, who first appeared in the 14th-century Arthurian poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". One of Arthur's greatest champions, he is both a judge and tester of knights, and as such is looked upon by his peers as an amiable yet terrifying and mysterious personage. One of the best known Arthurian stories, it is a classic example of chivalric romance within which The Green Knight who goes on a quest that tests his prowess, virtue, and determination in the face of great danger. The poem is written in stanzas of alliterative verse which all end in a rhyming bob and wheel, and is attributed to the unidentified "Pearl Poet". This volume represents a fantastic reproduction of an ancient tale rewritten for a modern audience that is not to be missed by lovers of the famous Arthurian legend and related mythos. Ragged Hand is republishing this classic Arthurian poem now in a brand new edition complete with an introduction by K. G. T. Webster. First published in 1903 and translated by Charlton Miner Lewis.