Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

Preferred translation.

Yes, I have an opinion on translations for this book now.

English poetry slaps, as the kids would say. Pearl was an unexpected gem of Biblical Apocalypse interpretation, and Sir Orfeo completes the trilogy in a feel-good short story.

Would rhyme again. Pearl woman. 4/5.

Fascinating stuff. I actually picked this up for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight but ended up enjoying Pearl and Sir Orfeo more, probably because both Pearl and Sir Orfeo are significantly shorter than Gawain and more readable– especially Sir Orfeo. All three are interesting tales and a remarkable view into the past.

Sir Gawain felt like those old Arthurian stories I've always been told about, Pearl was a beautiful allegory and Sir Orfeo was an interesting take on the story of Orpheus. Worth a read!