Description
Step into the age of chivalry with three enduring tales of knights, holy quests, and the tests that reveal what courage truly costs. Across these stories, Sir Gawain and other figures of legend confront temptation, honor, and the strange logic of fate as they move through courts, wildernesses, and trials that blur the line between the spiritual and the perilous. Tolkien’s distinctive storytelling brings medieval atmosphere to vivid life, pairing lyrical intensity with a deep sense of moral and psychological complexity. At its heart, this collection explores themes of integrity, hospitality, temptation, and the meaning of vows—inviting readers to consider how character is forged when the rules of the world are suddenly challenged.
Available Editions
hardcover
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1996
176 pages
ISBN: 9780261102590
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Details
First Published
1975
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by J.R.R. Tolkien.