Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl & Sir Orfeo

5 w  1975  J R R Tolkien   First American Edition  Note The medieval poems Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo showcase the rich storytelling tradition of Middle English literature, blending themes of chivalry, faith, and the supernatural. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a tale of honor and temptation, following Gawain’s perilous quest to uphold his knightly virtues. Pearl is a deeply emotional allegorical poem about grief and spiritual transcendence, depicting a dreamer’s vision of paradise and his lost daughter. Sir Orfeo, a medieval retelling of the Orpheus myth, intertwines Celtic folklore with courtly romance, emphasizing love, loss, and redemption. Written in lyrical alliterative verse, these works captivate readers with their vivid imagery, moral complexity, and enduring themes of human struggle and divine mystery. Description Blue cloth binding with gold lettering on front of book and spine. Original dust jacket with title on front and picture of J R R Tolk