Arthur Bahr

Arthur Bahr, a Professor of Literature at MIT and expert on medieval manuscript culture, explores the complexities of the Pearl-Manuscript. He highlights how the physical manuscript enhances the understanding of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl. Bahr delves into the role of speculation in medieval thought, the manuscript's multimedia qualities, and the loss inherent in modern editions. His insights on the interplay of illustrations and text reveal new dimensions of poetry, transforming how we perceive these classic works.