A Dictionary of King Arthur's Knights [Hardcover]

Pamela Ryan (Author)

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Publication Date: September 2001

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From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-This well-researched dictionary gives brief descriptions of the 281 knights and 70 kings mentioned in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. The author explains family relationships and the characters' significance to the legend, and, for many entries, she offers suggested readings. She lists an extensive bibliography and has written a bibliographic essay outlining her research process. With some exceptions, the entries are too brief to be of research value, and readers seeking a more academic approach should refer to the books in the bibliography, including Christopher W. Bruce's Arthurian Name Dictionary (Garland, 1999). There are no see-also references to alternate spellings of names or pronunciation guides. On a production note, on some pages, the text is too close to the gutter and therefore hard to read. This is a niche book, appealing to those readers who are really into Arthurian legends and who may be seeking to untangle the multitude of players found in Malory's classic version of the tale.
Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Nautical & Aviation Pub Co of Amer (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877853615
• ISBN-13: 978-1877853616
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,517,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal giftbook for any Arthurian enthusiast, January 13, 2002

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This review is from: A Dictionary of King Arthur's Knights (Hardcover)

A Dictionary Of King Arthur's Knights by author, editor, and Arthurian scholar Pamela Ryan is a compilation of names for people and places derived from both medieval and contemporary sources. There are 281 entries for King Arthur's knights, as well as 70 kings and feudal lords. All are arranged in alphabetical and dictionary-style format that makes looking up obscure names a snap. A Dictionary Of King Arthur's Knights is excellent and highly recommended addition to academic Arthurian Studies reference collections, and an ideal giftbook for any Arthurian enthusiast.