In this original look at the world of Arthur, the authors show how the people of medieval England engaged with the Arthurian legend. Individual chapters cover Winchester as the site of Camelot, the crown of Arthur presented by Edward I, and the various items associated with Dover, Glastonbury Abbey, and other sites. Far from being credulous and gullible, it is clear that people actively debated Arthurian history. The book concludes with a discussion of the 16th-century antiquarian John Leland and those who followed in his footsteps, continuing to search for the physical remains of Arthur and his court.
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The medieval interest in saintly relics is well known, but there are also medieval stories and shrines associated with the relics of Britain’s Arthurian past.
In this original look at the world of Arthur, the authors show how the people of medieval England engaged with the Arthurian legend. Individual chapters cover Winchester as the site of Camelot, the crown of Arthur presented by Edward I, the various items associated with Dover, Glastonbury Abbey and other sites. Far from being credulous and gullible, it is clear that people actively debated Arthurian history. The book concludes with a discussion of the sixteenth-century antiquarian John Leland and those who followed in his footsteps, continuing to search for the physical remains of Arthur and his court.
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Dr Robert Rouse is Lecturer in English at the University of Durham. Cory James Rushton is studying for a PhD at the University of Bristol.
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Interesting read,
By Alfred Smith "Smithy" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Medieval Quest for Arthur (Paperback)
This book surprised me, leading me on a journey through the medieval mind and strangeness of the Arthurian legends. Who would have thought that they would have believed so strongly that King Arthur really existed. The book looks at a number of fascinating examples of medieval fraud, from the creation of the Round Table in Winchester by Edward I (Longshanks, from the film Braveheart), to the faking of the finding of his body by the greedy monks of Glastonbury abbey.
An excellent read, and good value for money - a great introduction to the subject.
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