#don't get me wrong the original is one of my favorite arthurian texts

[peregrin-tookish]

Despite loving the original Gawain and Ragnelle, I prefer Gerald Morris’ version. I always thought it was just because I read it first or because it’s written in a modern style I’m more familiar with for love stories, but I just realized why I actually like it so much. It’s because the choice scene happens before they get married. It’s still got the beautiful tension and the impact while allowing them to decide to get married on their own.  Idk I guess I just like a romance where the participating members get married because they want to and not because of a threat to the king.