Download or read book Art of the Gawain-poet written by W. A. Davenport and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting from the assumption taht 'Pearl', 'Purity', 'Patience' and 'Sir Gawain and the Green knight' are by one poet, W.A. Davenport seeks to define the nature of his art. He makes a close analysis of each poem, considering the four not so much in their historical context as for their immediate poetic effect.