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Michael Smith is a translator and illustrator of Middle English romances and texts. His books include translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Alliterative Morte Arthure, and William of Palerne. His illustrative work represents a response to medieval texts through the medium of printmaking. A speaker and historical performer, his interests also include the history of landscape and our role within it.

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Mythical Britain showcases the work of

Michael Smith,

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Michael's work brings alive the Middle Ages through translations of Middle English manuscripts, linocut illustrations and prints, performances and readings in historic venues and via greetings cards to send to your friends.

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All text, photography, artwork and video on the website is the work of Michael Smith

unless otherwise stated and must not be used without express permission..

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© Michael Smith, 2025, All Rights Reserved.

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