The Fortunes of King Arthur (Arthurian Studies) [Hardcover]

Norris J. Lacy (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1843840618 | ISBN-13: 978-1843840619

This collection of thirteen essays, all but one of them entirely new, focuses on the intersection of two processes: the evolving fortunes of Arthur himself and the fate of the legend he inhabits. Some of the contributions explicitly examine the role of Fortune - involving both fate and accident, both historical determinism and flaws of character - in the fall of Arthur and Camelot. Others explore the formation of the Arthurian legend, its ascendancy, its inevitable downfall and, as Fortune's wheel continues to turn, its vigorous modern revival. The authors, all distinguished Arthurian scholars, illustrate their views through studies of early Latin and Welsh sources, chronicles, romances [in French, German, Italian, English and other languages], manuscript illustration and modern literary texts. Contributors, in addition to the editor, are Christopher A. Snyder, Siân Echard, Edward Donald Kennedy, W.R.J. Barron, Dennis H. Green, Ceridwen Lloyd-Morgan, Joan Tasker Grimbert, Alison Stones, Neil Thomas, Jane H.M. Taylor, Caroline D. Eckhardt and Alan C Lupack.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Enlarges the champ de travail of matters Arthurian for French specialists and is an excellent addition to the Arthurian Studies series. THE FRENCH REVIEWA varied collection, but one which responds to the dual perspective of the volume's title, and which yields many rewarding insights. FRENCH STUDIESThe contributors are major scholars who write well and whose essays offer significant contributions. ARTHURIANA

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: D.S.Brewer (November 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843840618
• ISBN-13: 978-1843840619
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,419,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)