| CDN Pub Library: | $39.95 US (V6894CP) | | CDN School: | $49.95 US (V6894CS) | | CDN Board/District: | $89.95 US (V6894CB) |
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| Grades: | 9 to Adults | | | | | Runtime: | 25 minutes | | | | | Item #: | V6894 | | | | | Availability: | In Stock! | | | | | Format: | DVD | | | | | Also Available In: | | | | | | Closed-Captioning: | Yes |
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. and Canada only -- Considered to be one of the greatest poems written in Middle English, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight tells the tale of a mysterious challenge laid down at the court of King Arthur one Christmas. After a stranger is beheaded, Sir Gawain, on a quest to preserve the integrity of King Arthur's Court, must travel to the green church to engage the Green Knight. Accessible language and beautiful animation captures the spirit and intent of this great classic. True to the content of the original work, this program contains scenes and animated nudity that some educators may find inappropriate for classroom use. Part of the multivolume World Literary Classics DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"This animated adaptation of the classic Middle English poem provides an interpretation that is true to its plot, imagery, and symbolism...The video and background period music will enhance the reading of the fanciful 1300's poem."- School Library Journal (March 2004)
"With animation and accessible language, this video captures the spirit of the original."- Teacher Librarian (June 2004)
"Highly recommended." - Library Media Connection (Aug/Sept 2007)
