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Jul 2022
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779. [2/2] Poetry Reading: Sir Gawain an...

Luke Thompson
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Luke reads verses from a modernised version of this medieval poem, considered one of the masterpieces of Middle English literature.

Listen to hear the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry, the descriptive vocabulary and details of the story, with vocabulary explanations and comments from Luke.

This is part 2 of a double episode about this story. Video version available with on-screen text.

Episode page with intro transcript & video version https://wp.me/p4IuUx-rj8


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