I had to read this in college and I remember I was bored to death. But hearing it with dramatic inflection made a great difference to my appreciation. Thank you, Tony.
What a story! What a narration! I love the pictures you used for the video! This reminds me of English literature class in High School. I forgot how much I loved this story and the Arthurian Legends as a kid. Gawain and Percival were always my favorite of the knights. I still cannot believe he lost to Lancelot. I know, Gawain later lost his way...(depending on who was doing the writing). I listened to this story two times in a row. Thanks! I get lost reading the story, but your narration flows like a stream. Well-done! Oh, great chat! What was the story you narrated where the n'er-do-wells try to dig up the buried artifact that protects England from invasion? That is a good story, but I forget the title.
My Nan was from CwmBran, the Valley of the Raven//Crow, Wales, ~ so I very much enjoyed your explanation of this, and also with my mother being Dutch-German, made your after-narration talk even more interesting!! Wishing you Healthy, Wealthy and Happy New Year to Tony and Subscribers!! Andrea and Family. ...XxX....
These medieval stories are so very enjoyable when heard. Thank you Tony. It reminds me of how I was much better able to understand Chaucer's "Wif of Bath" when my English professor read it to us.
Oh goodness, what a delight! I had absolutely forgotten how lovely this is. To rediscover it by your narration makes it a truly moving experience. THANK YOU.
This poem brings to mind school days. Remind me of Chaucer and Shakespeare English. Very well read by you. Knew it was a trap and the fair lady was the temptress. Good intro to a bright new year.
No Way!! Sir Gawain and The Green Knight?? I was in a school play version of one of the Gawain and Green Knight stories in 6th grade, LOL! Thank you Tony and Happy NEW in 2022~~!! 💫🍰🍾🍷 It has been a wonderful New Year's Day gift to hear you read this epic story---it's been so long since I was immersed in knightly speech. Blessings be Unto Thee.
@@ClassicGhost I am embarrassed to tell you (remember, I was only 12 years old at the time) but I played the Green Knight himself. Gender-bending casting at an early age. I mainly remember my mother having fits attempting to make a suit of green armor for my costume, lol.
Hi Tony! I just want to say thank you again so much for all your stories that have helped me through this year. Since the pandemic, I've found that horror and ghost stories are really the only genre which hold my attention, and your podcast is one of the best! You've kept me company all year writing my PhD thesis (the viva is Thursday, wish me luck!) and now I'm taking the podcast to Glasgow in January for my new job. You've introduced me to so many great stories (including The Beckoning Fair One, now one of my favourites) and I've gotten my parents subscribed now to the podcast too, and they're regular listeners! I'll send my story recommendations soon and I've been meaning to contribute to the story, but until then I hope you have a great 2022! Best wishes, C.
I've had the same feeling, not right when the pandemic isolation started but a while into it. After listening to all the 19th Century classics, I gravitated to ghost stories, and Tony is the best!
Wow! What an adventure! Thank you! Also for your expressive presentation with lots of-word paintings and informative commentary. Perfect for New Years Eve! Heard it on the tv for better sound, but hurried here to give lots of smilies and thumbs-up.
Can't believe it ! No way ! Reading Sir Gawain !! I did my Honours B.A. 1rst class on Sir Gawain & The Green Knight, with memoir & mention. Love it ! Thank you so very much....
I remember checking a book of this, in the Middle English, out from the library when I was about 15. I gave up trying to read it and hadn't returned to the story until now. I can't say how faithful the translation is to the original meaning, but this version is great--and Tony's reading is outstanding.
What a wonderful way to see out the year! You had my attention all the way through. I didnt fall asleep once. Your voice really does bring the stories alive. Thanks Tony for helping me through a lot of these long dark nights in Seattle. We have had deep snow for almost a week which is unusual. Happy New Year! Wishing you all Peace and good health.
In medieval costume, a girdle meant a long belt which went around a woman's waist, to gather the folds of her tunic together, giving the garment some shape. It was normally knotted or buckled in the front. The buckle would be in the shape of a circle with a bar across it, sewn onto one end of the girdle. The other end went through the buckle and hung down. The girdle would normally ride on the hips. Since it wouldn't be long enough to go around the waist of a man, it would be knotted, scarf like, around his arm or slung across his chest, like a balderic.
Happy New Year Tony! Thanks for the great stories and superb readings. I promise to make a good donation to you . I have been negligent. Such fine story telling! God Bless.
This is in my Masters syllabus and am fortunate to find this audiobook, now am happily listening to it while keeping my eyea on the pdf in my laptop...so convenient ❤❤
What a dreamy voice for sleep.
I had to read this in college and I remember I was bored to death. But hearing it with dramatic inflection made a great difference to my appreciation. Thank you, Tony.
It was so nice to hear a version of an older English read so well.
Thank you so much!
No worries! 😌
What a story! What a narration! I love the pictures you used for the video!
This reminds me of English literature class in High School. I forgot how much I loved this story and the Arthurian Legends as a kid.
Gawain and Percival were always my favorite of the knights. I still cannot believe he lost to Lancelot. I know, Gawain later lost his way...(depending on who was doing the writing).
I listened to this story two times in a row. Thanks!
I get lost reading the story, but your narration flows like a stream. Well-done!
Oh, great chat! What was the story you narrated where the n'er-do-wells try to dig up the buried artifact that protects England from invasion? That is a good story, but I forget the title.
Thanks!
thank you :)
Absolutely excellent narration. Loved it. A “girdle” is a decorative belt. Also, a “kirk” is a church. 🙂
this was so wonderful, thank you
Bravo, such a great job, & I did really enjoy the post story discourse... especially the language insights & the history
My Nan was from CwmBran, the Valley of the Raven//Crow, Wales,
~ so I very much enjoyed your explanation of this, and also with my mother being Dutch-German,
made your after-narration talk even more interesting!!
Wishing you Healthy, Wealthy and Happy New Year to Tony and Subscribers!!
Andrea and Family. ...XxX....
What a noble and worthy piece of literature!
Glad you liked it Maria
HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS TONY!!
Thank you, as always!!
Andrea, Duncan & Jasper. ...XxX...
Minute 22ish is beautiful perfect prose
These medieval stories are so very enjoyable when heard. Thank you Tony.
It reminds me of how I was much better able to understand Chaucer's "Wif of Bath" when my English professor read it to us.
id actually like to read that one here
@@ClassicGhostI'm looking forward to hearing it. 🙏
Oh goodness, what a delight! I had absolutely forgotten how lovely this is. To rediscover it by your narration makes it a truly moving experience. THANK YOU.
This one is a gem for the few!
So beautifully read! :)
+@stoneoffarel Glad you liked it. One of
my faves
So enjoyable. Thank you, Tony.
Ditto, ditto and ditto. Masterful, Tony. Thank you.
Spellbound. Well done. Very enjoyable. Also Simon Roper Is cool 😎 also.
Ditto this time around. More is better! Bring on the vivid, flowering word-paintings---all 2+hours of it. Masterful! Thank you!
This poem brings to mind school days. Remind me of Chaucer and Shakespeare English. Very well read by you. Knew it was a trap and the fair lady was the temptress. Good intro to a bright new year.
No Way!! Sir Gawain and The Green Knight?? I was in a school play version of one of the Gawain and Green Knight stories in 6th grade, LOL! Thank you Tony and Happy NEW in 2022~~!! 💫🍰🍾🍷 It has been a wonderful New Year's Day gift to hear you read this epic story---it's been so long since I was immersed in knightly speech. Blessings be Unto Thee.
Who did you play?
@@ClassicGhost I am embarrassed to tell you (remember, I was only 12 years old at the time) but I played the Green Knight himself. Gender-bending casting at an early age. I mainly remember my mother having fits attempting to make a suit of green armor for my costume, lol.
Tony, hopefully you have insured that beautiful voice of yours 😍
This must call for incredible concentration on your part. Thank you for the treat!
It was harder than the average story but i enjoyed doing it
Thank you so much for this.
i enjoyed doing it
Hi Tony! I just want to say thank you again so much for all your stories that have helped me through this year. Since the pandemic, I've found that horror and ghost stories are really the only genre which hold my attention, and your podcast is one of the best! You've kept me company all year writing my PhD thesis (the viva is Thursday, wish me luck!) and now I'm taking the podcast to Glasgow in January for my new job. You've introduced me to so many great stories (including The Beckoning Fair One, now one of my favourites) and I've gotten my parents subscribed now to the podcast too, and they're regular listeners! I'll send my story recommendations soon and I've been meaning to contribute to the story, but until then I hope you have a great 2022! Best wishes, C.
Good luck with the viva. You're going to Glasgow? One of my favourite cities
@@ClassicGhost yeah! Can't wait... Also I passed! Now a doctor of medical engineering! Thanks for all your help :)
I've had the same feeling, not right when the pandemic isolation started but a while into it. After listening to all the 19th Century classics, I gravitated to ghost stories, and Tony is the best!
Wow! What an adventure! Thank you! Also for your expressive presentation with lots of-word paintings and informative commentary. Perfect for New Years Eve! Heard it on the tv for better sound, but hurried here to give lots of smilies and thumbs-up.
Happy New year to everyone with love ❤️ from Ireland thanks Tony for the great stories all year long 🇮🇪💐🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Pageau for bringing me here
Thanks for coming
Can't believe it ! No way ! Reading Sir Gawain !! I did my Honours B.A. 1rst class on Sir Gawain & The Green Knight, with memoir & mention. Love it ! Thank you so very much....
I love the Arthurian stories
Thank you!!!! I did not expect to like it but you know your audience. Well done and I love it!P.S. Liked your philosophic take on the ages.
Really excited to hear this. Much appreciated!
I remember checking a book of this, in the Middle English, out from the library when I was about 15. I gave up trying to read it and hadn't returned to the story until now. I can't say how faithful the translation is to the original meaning, but this version is great--and Tony's reading is outstanding.
Thank you Frank !
Thank you Frank !
Thanks very much for doing this story it's one of my favourites of all time have a great new year and thank you for all you do for us
Really enjoyed this. Thank you
What beautiful literature! And of course, very beautifully narrated! You could read a technical manual and I would be just as riveted.
I could try :) just a shirt one though
What a wonderful way to see out the year! You had my attention all the way through. I didnt fall asleep once. Your voice really does bring the stories alive. Thanks Tony for helping me through a lot of these long dark nights in Seattle. We have had deep snow for almost a week which is unusual.
Happy New Year! Wishing you all Peace and good health.
No snow here. A little would be nice. Happy new year
I have not read or heard this in about 25 years. Brilliantly done.
In medieval costume, a girdle meant a long belt which went around a woman's waist, to gather the folds of her tunic together, giving the garment some shape. It was normally knotted or buckled in the front. The buckle would be in the shape of a circle with a bar across it, sewn onto one end of the girdle. The other end went through the buckle and hung down. The girdle would normally ride on the hips. Since it wouldn't be long enough to go around the waist of a man, it would be knotted, scarf like, around his arm or slung across his chest, like a balderic.
*THX Tony* 👍👍👍👍👍
Happy New Year Tony! Thanks for the great stories and superb readings. I promise to make a good donation to you . I have been negligent. Such fine story telling! God Bless.
Happy new year
This is in my Masters syllabus and am fortunate to find this audiobook, now am happily listening to it while keeping my eyea on the pdf in my laptop...so convenient ❤❤
i’m finding this more and more as i roll. out the classics. glad to be of help
Strangely, -40°F is the same as -40°C
Happy New Year Tony! Thanks for all the love and entertainment. All things good to you and Sheila and everyone!
I didn't know that. Happy new year, Lux
That was long, but I really enjoyed it!
My goodness did this in my English literature degree. If only you were around then to read it out loud I might have understood it!
It's funny to think others might be using this as a study aid
You do excellent work. In this story I had hard time with the accent and gave up.
love this story, although this one is different from another version i read years ago.
It might be a different translation
Seal of Solomon; divine wisdom
Anyone here for CC?
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