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| Book Title | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Sir Orfeo |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | 2005 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good trade paperback with moderate shelf wear, noticeable spine creasing, edge and corner wear, and cover rubbing consistent with a well-read copy. The binding appears intact, and the pages are complete and readable. A solid reading copy of a classic Tolkien translation. |
| Condition | Good |
This classic volume presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s acclaimed modern English translations of three masterpieces of Middle English literature: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo. The centerpiece, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, follows King Arthur’s noble knight as he accepts the Green Knight’s mysterious challenge, embarking on a journey filled with temptation, courage, honor, and supernatural wonder. Pearl offers a moving dream vision of grief and redemption, while Sir Orfeo reimagines the ancient Orpheus legend in a magical medieval setting.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Long before creating The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien devoted much of his academic career to the study of medieval literature. These translations remain among the finest available, preserving the beauty, rhythm, and spirit of the original poems while making them accessible to modern readers. This volume is highly recommended for Tolkien enthusiasts, Arthurian scholars, and anyone interested in the roots of modern fantasy.
Collector Notes
This Del Rey edition is one of the most recognizable paperback printings of Tolkien’s translations and remains popular with both Tolkien collectors and students of medieval literature. While not part of Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, these translations reveal many of the themes—heroism, fate, honor, enchantment, and sacrifice—that later shaped his own fiction. Copies in collectible condition continue to see steady demand.
