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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

In Our Time

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The Historical Context of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'

This chapter discusses the historical context of the medieval poem 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'. It explores how this poem was overshadowed by the popularity of Canterbury Tales, but eventually gained recognition. It also examines the influence of geography and dialect on the transmission of literature during that time.

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