Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight: An Alliterative Romance-Poem (c. 1360 A.D.)

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"Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight" by Richard Morris is an alliterative romance-poem likely written during the 14th century. The narrative centers around Sir Gawayne, a noble knight and nephew of King Arthur, who embarks on a perilous journey to fulfill a mysterious challenge posed by the enigmatic Green Knight.

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