Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
byGawain Poet, translated by Marie Boroff

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( There are spoilers for this classic! )

This classic poem follows the adventures of Sir Gawain, when he is called to take on a quest presented by the mysterious Green Knight at King Arthur’s court. The Green Knight challenges the bravest knight at court to exchange one blow with his axe and take the consequences. Sir Gawain accepts the challenge, and chops off the Green Knight’s head. But the Green Knight is unhurt, picks up his own head, and enjoins Sir Gawain to meet him at the Green Chapel in a year’s time, when the Green Knight will then return the blow.