An Introduction to British Arthurian Narrative
(Part of the New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Series)
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"An insightful study of the British origins of the Arthurian tale."--Choice "The author's careful historical contextualizing of her many texts (starting with a helpful Chronology at the beginning of the book) creates a persuasive thread of continuity from pre-Conquest Arthurian 'history' through to Thomas Malory's late-medieval summa Arthurianica. . . . A] reader new to this literary tradition is certain to enjoy, and learn much from, Susan Aronstein's overview."--Arthuriana " A] broad yet compact overview of important works of medieval literature. . . . A] very useful survey of the British Arthurian tradition that many teachers of introductory courses will want to include in their reading lists."--Comitatus "A must-have for all those interested in King Arthur--from the amateur enthusiast to the established scholar."--Dorsey Armstrong, Purdue University Examining a broad range of romances, histories, and parodies written during the medieval period, Susan Aronstein traces Arthur's transformation from a "leader of battles" in early histories to a powerful chieftain in Welsh tales, and finally, into England's "once and future king."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:081306032X
ISBN13:9780813060323
Release Date:April 2014
Publisher:University Press of Florida
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.59 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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