The Arthur of the English
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The Arthur of the English

The Arthurian Legend in Medieval English Life and Literature

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The Arthur of the English

The Arthurian Legend in Medieval English Life and Literature

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This first comprehensive treatment of Arthurian literature in the English language up until the end of the Middle Ages is now available for the first time in paperback. English people think of Arthur as their own – stamped on the landscape in scores of place-names, echoed in the names of princes even today. Yet some would say the English were the historical Arthur's bitterest enemies and usurpers of his heritage. The process by which Arthurian legends have become an important part of England's cultural heritage is traced in this book. Previous studies have concentrated on the handful of chivalric romances, which have given the impression that Arthur is a hero of romantic escapism. This study seeks to provide a more comprehensive and insightful look at the English Arthurian legends and how they evolved. It focuses primarily upon the literary aspects of Arthurian legend, but it also makes some important political and social observations.

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Publisher
University of Wales Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9781786837400
Edition
2
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Medieval & Early Modern Literary Criticism
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Preface
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. The Celtic Tradition
  8. 2. Dynastic Chronicles
  9. 3. The Romance Tradition
  10. 4. Dynastic Romance
  11. 5. Chivalric Romance
  12. 6. Folk Romance
  13. 7. Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte Darthur
  14. 8. The Arthurian Legacy
  15. Abbreviations
  16. Notes
  17. Postscript: Authors and Audiences
  18. Reference Bibliography
  19. Index
  20. Back Cover