Arthurian literature XXIX:

The influence and significance of the legend of Arthur are fully demonstrated by the subject matter and time-span of articles here, ranging from a mid twelfth-century Latin vita of the Welsh saint Dyfrig to the early modern Arthur of the Dutch. Topics addressed include the reasons for Edward III...

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Other Authors: Archibald, Elizabeth 1951- (Editor), Johnson, David F. 1956- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge D.S. Brewer 2023
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Summary:The influence and significance of the legend of Arthur are fully demonstrated by the subject matter and time-span of articles here, ranging from a mid twelfth-century Latin vita of the Welsh saint Dyfrig to the early modern Arthur of the Dutch. Topics addressed include the reasons for Edward III's abandonment of the Order of the Round Table; the 1368 relocation of Arthur's tomb at Glastonbury Abbey; the evidence for our knowledge of the French manuscript sources for Malory's first tale, in particular the Suite du Merlin; and the central role played by Cornwall in Malory's literary worldview. Meanwhile, a survey of the pan-European aspects of medieval Arthurian literature, considering key characters in both familiar and less familiar languages such as Old Norse and Hebrew, further outlines its popularity and impact
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2012. - Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 242 Seiten)
ISBN:9781782040637
DOI:10.1017/9781782040637

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