The Arthur of Medieval Latin Literature: The Development and Dissemination of the Arthurian Legend in Medieval Latin - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1783168560 ISBN 13: 9781783168569

Casa editrice: Univ of Wales Pr, 2016

Riassunto

Geoffrey of Monmouth’s History of the Kings of Britain, written in Latin, is one of the earliest sources for many of the legends we now associate with King Arthur and his knights. What is little known, however, is that the tradition of Arthur stories in Latin extended well beyond Geoffrey. This collection offers essays that highlight different aspects of that broader Latin Arthurian tradition.
 

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Recensione:

It requires no more than a simple listing of contributors to demonstrate that the chapters of this book were in extraordinarily good hands. That is what we would expect of Echard as both editor and contributor and of all the others. The volume is a collection of admirable contributions, presented with authority and clarity, . . . [and] delivers what Echard promises: to introduce readers to saints, monsters, knights, werewolves, and to many Arthurs. "The Arthur of Medieval Latin Literature" will surely be the authoritative standard half a century from now. --Norris J. Lacy, Pennsylvania State University "Speculum ""

L'autore:

Siân Echard is professor of English at the University of British Columbia.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of Wales Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1783168560
• ISBN 13: 9781783168569
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 199
• Redattore: Echard Sian