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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453528303321

Autore

Davenport W. A (William Anthony), <1935->

Titolo

The art of the 'Gawain'-poet [[electronic resource] /] / W.A. Davenport

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Athlone Press, 1978

ISBN

1-281-78352-8

9786611783525

0-567-35802-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Disciplina

821.1

821/.1

Soggetti

English poetry - Middle English, 1100-1500 - History and criticism

Gawain (Legendary character) - Criticism and interpretation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliography and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Bibliographical Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Pearl; 3. Purity; 4. Patience; 5. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; 6. The Poet and his Art; Notes; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Starting from the assumption that 'Pearl', 'Purity', 'Patience' and 'Sir Gawain and the Green knight' are by one poet, W.A. Davenport seeks to define the nature of his art. He makes a close analysis of each poem, considering the four not so much in their historical context as for their immediate poetic effect.