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A review by sonofstdavid
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
5.0
An absolutely phenomenal work by both the original author and Tolkien's translation. The original author masterfully tells a driving narrative full of complex themes and compelling tension all in a story that is uniquely completely fae and completely Christian.
Translating a middle English work, I'm sure, is always a bit of a challenge, considering the fact that an English speaking audience can somewhat read the original. Yet Tolkien's loyalty to both the narrative and the original alliteration and poetry is marvelous to behold. During my read through I contrasted his translation with another and consistently preferred Tolkien.
Translating a middle English work, I'm sure, is always a bit of a challenge, considering the fact that an English speaking audience can somewhat read the original. Yet Tolkien's loyalty to both the narrative and the original alliteration and poetry is marvelous to behold. During my read through I contrasted his translation with another and consistently preferred Tolkien.