"Ywain and Gawain" and Chrétien de Troyes "Yvain: The Knight of the Lion" in contrast

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The paper explores the significant influence of Chrétien de Troyes on medieval literature, particularly through his poem "Yvain: The Knight of the Lion." It highlights the various adaptations of this work, notably the Middle English "Ywain and Gawain," and examines the debate over its status as an independent literary piece versus a mere translation. By analyzing differences in form, style, and thematic focus between the original and its English adaptation, the paper aims to establish "Ywain and Gawain" as a distinct work in its own right.