779. Sir Gawain and The Green Knight (by Simon Armitage) Poetry Reading

Luke reads verses from a modernised version of this medieval poem, considered one of the masterpieces of Middle English literature. Listen to hear the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry, the descriptive vocabulary and details of the story, with vocabulary explanations and comments from Luke. This is part 2 of a double episode about this story.
Part 1 with Rick Thompson • 778. Sir Gawain and Th...
Book: Sir Gawain and The Green Knight by Simon Armitage (available in all good bookshops)
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Thanks Luke fot these 2 lovely episodes about the Green Knight! Being Italian, I'm pretty interested in Medieval times, at University we read some verses from Chaucer... alliteration rhythm is wonderful ! Thanks! 🙏

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