Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as Modern FantasySir Gawain and the Green Knight, written by an unknown author in the 14th century, can be called a timeless work of poetry. It exudes a certain fantastical quality that, despite its age of over 500 years, still appeals to modern audiences. Because of this application to all eras, would it be reasonable to say that this poem could be classified as modern fantasy fiction? Due to similarities in plot and style with much modern fantasy, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight could be placed in the same category as that genre, although the uses of this are debatable. In plot, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has elements that are similar to much modern fantasy. Its emphasis on chivalry (in Sir Gawain's character values ​​throughout the entire poem) is similar to contemporary High Fantasy, a subgenre filled with current industry names like Robert Jordan and Terry Brooks. For an even deeper look at the popular appeal of King Arthur's court, Marion Zimmer Bradley's retelling of the Arthurian book...