Isbn: 9780393912357 - the gawain poet: complete works: sir gawain and the green knight, patience, cleanness, pearl, saint erkenwald (24 resultados)

Condición: Good. Meets or exceeds the good condition guidelines. Nice copy. Please read before purchase: Has severe spine crack - must be read gently - pages still intact. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Pearl, a dream vision, presents its poignant story of the education of a misguided Christian soul in metrically intricate and verbally ornate stanzas that add up to an overarching numerical design. Together with these two, Patience, Cleanness, and Saint Erkenwald make up the complete works of their anonymous author. All exhibit the dramatizing powers and metrical virtuosity of a master-poet. But none became part of the established literary canon until the second half of the nineteenth century, when the single manuscript copies in which they survive were edited and printed. Taken together, these works offer us a wide-ranging portrait of life in the late Middle Ages from the point of view of an independent-minded, learned, and cosmopolitan Englishman, a man as conversant with the conduct of life in great households as with Christian tradition and doctrine. He knew, among other things, how to sail a medieval passenger ship from its mooring to open sea, how to dress the carcass of a deer or a boar at the end of a royal hunt, and how a knight might flatter a noble and beautiful lady in the most intimate of situations while politely evading her seductive overtures.…

paperback. Condición: Good. Paperback book, some writing some highlights.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Pearl, a dream vision, presents its poignant story of the education of a misguided Christian soul in metrically intricate and verbally ornate stanzas that add up to an overarching numerical design. Together with these two, Patience, Cleanness, and Saint Erkenwald make up the complete works of their anonymous author. All exhibit the dramatizing powers and metrical virtuosity of a master-poet. But none became part of the established literary canon until the second half of the nineteenth century, when the single manuscript copies in which they survive were edited and printed. Taken together, these works offer us a wide-ranging portrait of life in the late Middle Ages from the point of view of an independent-minded, learned, and cosmopolitan Englishman, a man as conversant with the conduct of life in great households as with Christian tradition and doctrine. He knew, among other things, how to sail a medieval passenger ship from its mooring to open sea, how to dress the carcass of a deer or a boar at the end of a royal hunt, and how a knight might flatter a noble and beautiful lady in the most intimate of situations while politely evading her seductive overtures.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. REVEALING: BRILLIANT" POIGNANT: VIRTUOSIC: NEW First Trade Paperback Edition (Orig. 2011) Third Printing: NEW handsomely-illustrated full-color gloss-laminated cover w/ sharp NEW edges & corners, NEW uncreased perfect binding, PRISTINE interior handsomely-printed on VG unblemished archival paper * 5.42" x 8.24" x 0.84", 0.42 kg, xxvi+310 (336) pp * ABOUT THE BOOK: Of the five poems contained in this book, two are acknowledged masterpieces. The plot of "Sir Gawain & the Green Knight", an Arthurian romance, brilliantly interweaves elements of suspense & high comedy. "Pearl", a dream vision, presents its poignant story of the education of a misguided Christian soul in metrically intricate & verbally ornate stanzas that add up to an overarching numerical design. Together with these two, "Patience", "Cleanness", & "Saint Erkenwald" make up the complete works of their anonymous author. All exhibit the dramatizing powers & metrical virtuosity of a master-poet. But none became part of the established literary canon until the 2nd half of the 19th century, when the single manuscript copies in which they survive were edited & printed. Taken together, these works offer us a wide-ranging portrait of life in the late Middle Ages from the point of view of an independent-minded, learned, & cosmopolitan Englishman, a man as conversant w/ the conduct of life in great households as with Christian tradition & doctrine. He knew, among other things, how to sail a medieval passenger ship from its mooring to open sea, how to dress the carcass of a deer or a boar at the end of a royal hunt, & how a knight might flatter a noble & beautiful lady in the most intimate of situations while politely evading her seductive overtures. * ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR: MARIE BOROFF (1923-2019) was Sterling Professor of English at Yale University. Her verse translation of "Sir Gawain & the Green Knight" was first published in 1967; it appeared together with her translations of "Patience", "Cleanness", "Pearl" & "St. Erkenwald" in "The Gawain Poet: Complete Works" (2011). She was the author of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Stylistic and Metrical Study" & of "Traditions and Renewals: Chaucer, the Gawain-Poet, and Beyond" (1962, 2003). * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional fee & via efficient USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL to all international shipments at our posted rates. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Pearl, a dream vision, presents its poignant story of the education of a misguided Christian soul in metrically intricate and verbally ornate stanzas that add up to an overarching numerical design. Together with these two, Patience, Cleanness, and Saint Erkenwald make up the complete works of their anonymous author. All exhibit the dramatizing powers and metrical virtuosity of a master-poet. But none became part of the established literary canon until the second half of the nineteenth century, when the single manuscript copies in which they survive were edited and printed. Taken together, these works offer us a wide-ranging portrait of life in the late Middle Ages from the point of view of an independent-minded, learned, and cosmopolitan Englishman, a man as conversant with the conduct of life in great households as with Christian tradition and doctrine. He knew, among other things, how to sail a medieval passenger ship from its mooring to open sea, how to dress the carcass of a deer or a boar at the end of a royal hunt, and how a knight might flatter a noble and beautiful lady in the most intimate of situations while politely evading her seductive overtures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condición: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: new.

Condición: New. Of the five poems contained in this book, two are acknowledged masterpieces. The plot of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an Arthurian romance, brilliantly interweaves elements of suspense and high comedy. Translator(s): Borroff, Marie. Num Pages: 306 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 370. . 2011. Reprint. Paperback. . . . .…

Condición: New. In English.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 306 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. Of the five poems contained in this book, two are acknowledged masterpieces. The plot of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an Arthurian romance, brilliantly interweaves elements of suspense and high comedy. Translator(s): Borroff, Marie. Num Pages: 306 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 370. . 2011. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condición: New. pp. 306.

Condición: New. pp. 306.