Sir Gawain and The Green Knight #audiobook

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight is the original Christmas Ghost Story. Or technically a supernatural story set at Christmas in the kingdom of Logres ruled by King Arthur. It's pretty gothic.

This is an audiobook version of the prose translation of a Middle English poem called Sir Gawain and The Green Knight. The translation by Jessie Weston was published in 1898 and though it is certainly not Middle English she has left enough archaic words in to keep that flavour.

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[pattynielsen]

I had to read this in college and I remember I was bored to death. But hearing it with dramatic inflection made a great difference to my appreciation. Thank you, Tony.

[tracymarie]

It was so nice to hear a version of an older English read so well.

[klaus]

Minute 22ish is beautiful perfect prose

[riverbilly]

Absolutely excellent narration. Loved it. A “girdle” is a decorative belt. Also, a “kirk” is a church. 🙂

[annicoyne]

Bravo, such a great job, & I did really enjoy the post story discourse... especially the language insights & the history

[stardust]

No Way!! Sir Gawain and The Green Knight?? I was in a school play version of one of the Gawain and Green Knight stories in 6th grade, LOL! Thank you Tony and Happy NEW in 2022~~!! 💫🍰🍾🍷 It has been a wonderful New Year's Day gift to hear you read this epic story---it's been so long since I was immersed in knightly speech. Blessings be Unto Thee.

[МарияКарасева-нь]

What a noble and worthy piece of literature!

[joanieann]

These medieval stories are so very enjoyable when heard. Thank you Tony.

It reminds me of how I was much better able to understand Chaucer's "Wif of Bath" when my English professor read it to us.

[CrenJay]

Hi Tony! I just want to say thank you again so much for all your stories that have helped me through this year. Since the pandemic, I've found that horror and ghost stories are really the only genre which hold my attention, and your podcast is one of the best! You've kept me company all year writing my PhD thesis (the viva is Thursday, wish me luck!) and now I'm taking the podcast to Glasgow in January for my new job. You've introduced me to so many great stories (including The Beckoning Fair One, now one of my favourites) and I've gotten my parents subscribed now to the podcast too, and they're regular listeners! I'll send my story recommendations soon and I've been meaning to contribute to the story, but until then I hope you have a great 2022! Best wishes, C.

[blixten]

Oh goodness, what a delight! I had absolutely forgotten how lovely this is. To rediscover it by your narration makes it a truly moving experience. THANK YOU.

[borealiswan]

Can't believe it ! No way ! Reading Sir Gawain !! I did my Honours B.A. 1rst class on Sir Gawain & The Green Knight, with memoir & mention. Love it ! Thank you so very much....

[bethpemberton]

This must call for incredible concentration on your part. Thank you for the treat!

[persephonewilliams]

What beautiful literature! And of course, very beautifully narrated! You could read a technical manual and I would be just as riveted.

[martiwilliams]

Wow! What an adventure! Thank you! Also for your expressive presentation with lots of-word paintings and informative commentary. Perfect for New Years Eve! Heard it on the tv for better sound, but hurried here to give lots of smilies and thumbs-up.

[sarahsamaria]

This poem brings to mind school days. Remind me of Chaucer and Shakespeare English. Very well read by you. Knew it was a trap and the fair lady was the temptress. Good intro to a bright new year.

[martiwilliams]

Ditto this time around. More is better! Bring on the vivid, flowering word-paintings---all 2+hours of it. Masterful! Thank you!

[thurayya]

In medieval costume, a girdle meant a long belt which went around a woman's waist, to gather the folds of her tunic together, giving the garment some shape. It was normally knotted or buckled in the front. The buckle would be in the shape of a circle with a bar across it, sewn onto one end of the girdle. The other end went through the buckle and hung down. The girdle would normally ride on the hips. Since it wouldn't be long enough to go around the waist of a man, it would be knotted, scarf like, around his arm or slung across his chest, like a balderic.

[annielakshmi]

What a wonderful way to see out the year! You had my attention all the way through. I didnt fall asleep once. Your voice really does bring the stories alive. Thanks Tony for helping me through a lot of these long dark nights in Seattle. We have had deep snow for almost a week which is unusual.
Happy New Year! Wishing you all Peace and good health.

[martiwilliams]

Ditto, ditto and ditto. Masterful, Tony. Thank you.

[SunnySmile-fryg]

Tony, hopefully you have insured that beautiful voice of yours 😍