ARTHUR OF THE ENGLISH by Barron, W R J ISBN 0708316832
From Student Book World
|
[edit] ARTHUR OF THE ENGLISH
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 legends.
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.
[edit] Book Details
[edit] Title
ARTHUR OF THE ENGLISH
[edit] Author
Barron, W R J
[edit] ISBN
0708316832
[edit] Published
28/06/2001
[edit] Publisher
University of Wales Press
[edit] Binding
paperback
[edit] Retail Price
19.99 (GBP)
[edit] Typical Price Online
19.99 (GBP)
[edit] Buy Book Online
If you wish to purchase ARTHUR OF THE ENGLISH, written by Barron, W R J and published by University of Wales Press on 28/06/2001 then we have listed a few select online book retailers who can provide good value and service.
| ISBN 0708316832 |
|---|
Template:Section270
