Legends of Arthur
1st Edition
Published on 1. September 2000
476 pages
978-1-84615-360-0 (ISBN)
Description
This anthology shows the diversity of the Arthurian legends and their many sources by presenting contrasting versions of the stories of Arthur, Gawain, Tristan and other medieval Arthurian heroes - and heroines.
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Richard Barber
Legends of Arthur
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09/2000
Boydell Press
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Barber Richard:
RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages.
RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- ARTHUR
- ARTHUR THE EMPEROR
- ARTHUR AND THE ROUND TABLE
- GAWAIN
- SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT
- THE ROMANCE OF SIR GAWAIN
- TRISTAN AND ISEULT
- TRISTAN AND ISEULT
- TRISTAN THE COURTIER
- Acknowledgements
- Further Reading
