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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Text and Critical Introduction

    By Ray Moore

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    About this ebook

    The book is virtually unique in providing:
    a newly edited Middle English text;
    interlinear translation;
    section by section commentary;
    contemporary illustrations.
    Chapters on:
    historical background;
    the plot;
    alliterative poetry;
    sources and analogies;
    an interpretation of the poem.

    The author’s aim is to meet the needs of students up to undergraduate level, of their teachers, and of the general reader who wishes to experience,
    enjoy and appreciate one of the great works of world literature.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRay Moore
    Release dateMay 5, 2014
    ISBN9781311004345
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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Text and Critical Introduction
    Author

    Ray Moore

    Scott Habeeb, a graduate of Virginia Tech, has a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. He has worked as a ninth grade teacher, school Web page designer, coach, assistant principal, and high school principal. He lives in Salem, Virginia. Ray Moore, a 1971 graduate of Virginia Tech lives in Salem, Virginia and taught high school students for nearly four decades. He worked as a ninth grade English teacher and beginning in 1991 served as the chair of Salem High School's ninth grade transition program until his retirement in 2014. Alan Seibert, earned his doctor of education in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech in 2000. He has worked as a ninth grade Earth Science teacher, a middle and high school assistant principal, an elementary school principal, and now is superintendent of schools for the City of Salem. He lives in Salem, Virginia.

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