The Arthur of the English: The Arthurian Legend in Medieval English Life and Literature (Arthurian Literature in the Middle Ages, 2) [Hardcover]

W. R. J. Barron (Editor)

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Series: Arthurian Literature in the Middle Ages, 2 | Publication Date: November 1999

English people think of Arthur as their own - stamped on the landscape in scores of place names, echoed in the names of prices 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. Where other studies may 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.

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Text: English

Product Details

Hardcover: 395 pages
Publisher: Univ of Wales Pr (November 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0708314775
ISBN-13: 978-0708314777
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,549,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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