Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Arthurian Sources
Author: The Arthur of Medieval Latin Literature
Author: Siân EchardPublisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1783164530
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
King Arthur is arguably the most recognizable literary hero of the European Middle Ages. His stories survive in many genres and many languages, but while scholars and enthusiasts alike know something of his roots in Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin History of the Kings of Britain, most are unaware that there was a Latin Arthurian tradition which extended beyond Geoffrey. This collection of essays will highlight different aspects of that tradition, allowing readers to see the well-known and the obscure as part of a larger, often coherent whole. These Latin-literate scholars were as interested as their vernacular counterparts in the origins and stories of Britain's greatest heroes, and they made their own significant contributions to his myth.
Arthurian Sources
Author: John MorrisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arthurian romances
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Arthurian Name Dictionary
Author: Christopher W. BrucePublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780815328650
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A comprehensive encyclopedia of characters, places, objects, and themes found in the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table. Draws from all significant source between Gildas' De Excidio Britanniae written about 540 AD and Tennyson's 19th-century Idylls of the King, including versions from throughout Europe. The entries range from a short identifying sentence to nearly ten pages for the king himself. Each is referenced to a source, which are presented in a endtable showing author and tit date, form, and langua description; keywords from the entries; and recent editions, a vital bit of information such references usually neglect. The cross-referencing is fairly good, often done as a full entry identifying a name as a variant of another, so the lack of an index is not a problem. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
King Arthur
Author: N. J. HighamPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134614284
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure. N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their present context than by such primary sources King Arthur: Myth-making and History illuminates and discusses some central points of debate: * What role was Arthur intended to perform in the political and cultural worlds that constructed him? * How did the idea of King Arthur evolve? * What did the myth of Arthur mean to both authors and their audiences? King Arthur: Myth-making and History is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of the Arthurian legend.
King Arthur
Author: Graham PhillipsPublisher: Arrow
ISBN: 9780099579557
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For 1500 years King Arthur has remained a mystery. For the first time, this title discovers the historical King Arthur, his Camelot and his final resting place.
The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend
Author: Alan LupackPublisher: Oxford Quick Reference
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend offers a comprehensive survey of the Arthurian legends in all their manifestations, from the earliest medieval texts to their appearances in contemporary culture. Essential reading for Arthurian scholars, medievalists, and for those interested in myth and legend.
The Arthur of the North
Author: Marianne E. KalinkePublisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 0708323545
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The book introduces the reader to the stories about King Arthur and his knights and the lovers Tristan and Isolt that flourished in the Scandinavian countries-in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden-in the Middle Ages and in early modern times. The versions of the Arthurian legend that were popular in the North were translations of mostly French literature. Although they were similar to their sources in many respects, the stories nonetheless underwent change in order to appeal to a culturally quite different audience in the North.
The Arthurian Place Names of Wales
Author: Scott LloydPublisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1786830272
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
This new book examines all of the available source materials, dating from the ninth century to the present, that have associated Arthur with sites in Wales. The material ranges from Medieval Latin chronicles, French romances and Welsh poetry through to the earliest printed works, antiquarian notebooks, periodicals, academic publications and finally books, written by both amateur and professional historians alike, in the modern period that have made various claims about the identity of Arthur and his kingdom. All of these sources are here placed in context, with the issues of dating and authorship discussed, and their impact and influence assessed. This book also contains a gazetteer of all the sites mentioned, including those yet to be identified, and traces their Arthurian associations back to their original source.
The Cambridge Companion to the Arthurian Legend
Author: Elizabeth ArchibaldPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521860598
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Covers the evolution of the legend over time and analyses the major themes that have emerged.