Medieval Alliterative Poetry: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Using the translation by Simon Armitage, we shall read and discuss Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. With its scintillating narrative and plot twists, not to mention characters with relationship and trust issues, it is easy to see the enduring appeal of the poem. But what about the medieval context and motifs of the poem? What is its pertinence to the modern world? What are its themes? Join us to explore possible answers to these and other questions.

Tutor: Ruth Beckett BA MA DPhil

Term: Autumn

Day: Saturday

Start Date: 07 December 2024

Time: 10am-1pm

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £30

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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