Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight

The story unfolds at King Arthur's court during a festive celebration, where a mysterious green-cloaked figure challenges the knights to a daring game. Sir Gawayne, the youngest knight, bravely accepts the challenge to strike the Green Knight, knowing he must face a return blow in a year and a day. This heroic romance in verse, attributed to the unknown "Gawayne Poet," explores themes of bravery, honor, and the complexities of chivalric duty.