num_pages: 370
description: Gawain: A Casebook is a collection of 12-15 classic and original essays on the hero of Arthurian legend that investigates the figure of Gawain as he appears in major medieval traditions, as well as modern literature and film. As with other volumes in the Arthurian Characters and Themes series, this casebook includes an extended introduction examining the character's evolution from the earliest tales to his most recent appearances in popular culture, as well as an extensive annotated bibliography. Students, scholars, and anyone interested in medieval legend will find a wealth of insight into the mystery of this most poignant and perplexing of Arthurian heroes.
language: English
title: Gawain: A Casebook
titlecomplete: Gawain: A Casebook (Arthurian Characters and Themes)
genres: Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 7
series: Arthurian Characters and Themes
publisher: Routledge