Gawain and the Green Knight (manuscript)

The Gawain and the Green Knight manuscript is a 14th-century Middle English poem that tells the story of Sir Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur’s court. When a mysterious Green Knight challenges Arthur's knights to a deadly game, Gawain volunteers. He beheads the Green Knight, who then magically picks up his head, demanding a future return blow. Gawain embarks on a journey filled with tests of honor, integrity, and humility, culminating in a moral lesson about human fallibility and virtue. The manuscript is a key work of medieval literature, exploring themes of chivalry, bravery, and self-knowledge.