The Arthurian World

Author : Victoria Coldham-Fussell,Miriam Edlich-Muth,Renée Ward
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000522105

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The Arthurian World by Victoria Coldham-Fussell,Miriam Edlich-Muth,Renée Ward Pdf

This collection provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the world of Arthur by looking beyond the canonical texts and themes, taking instead a transversal perspective on the Arthurian narrative. Together, its thirty-four chapters explore the continuities that make the material recognizable from one century to another, as well as transformations specific to particular times and places, revealing the astonishing variety of adaptations that have made the Arthurian story popular in large parts of the world. Divided into four parts—The World of Arthur in the British Isles, The European World of Arthur, The Material World of Arthur, and The Transversal World of Arthur — the volume tracks the legend’s movement across temporal, geographical, and material boundaries. Broadly chronological, each part views the unfolding Arthurian story through its own lens, while temporal and geographical overlaps between the sections underscore the proximity of these developments in the legend’s history. Ranging from early Latin chronicles and Welsh poetry to twenty-first century anime and political conspiracies, this comprehensive and illuminating book will be of interest to anyone researching Arthurian literature or tracing the evolution of medievalism through literature, the visual arts, and popular culture.

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Eddison Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1859063640

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Camelot Oracle by John Matthews Pdf

The Camelot Oracle is a card system - not a tarot - that allows people to explore the Arthurian archetypes, adopt champions and embark on adventurous journeys of self-discovery using the cards and a brilliant and amazing map.

Author : Christopher A. Snyder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0500051046

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The World of King Arthur by Christopher A. Snyder Pdf

Drawing on medieval texts and archaeological discoveries, studies the Arthurian legend and its impact, and traces the development of Arthurian legends in medieval European myth.

Author : David Hook
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781783162420

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The Arthur of the Iberians by David Hook Pdf

This book fills the Iberian linguistic and geographical gap in Arthurian studies, replacing the now-outdated work by William J. Entwistle (1925). It covers Arthurian material in all the major Peninsular Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician); it follows the spread of Arthurian material overseas with the seaborne expansion of Spain and Portugal from Iberia into America and Asia in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries; and, as well as examining the specifically Arthurian texts themselves, it traces the continued influence of the medieval Arthurian material and its impact on the society, literature and culture of the Golden Age and beyond, including its presence in Don Quixote, the influential Spanish Arthurian-inspired romance Amadís de Gaula, and in Spanish ballads. Such was its influence that we find an indigenous American woman called ‘Iseo’ (Iseult); and an Arthurian story appeared in an indigenous language of the Philippines, Tagalog, as late as the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Author : Caitlin Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : 0760706042

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The Arthurian Book of Days by Caitlin Matthews Pdf

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland,Peter Malone,Frances Nimmo Greene
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293805815

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The World of King Arthur and His Court by Kevin Crossley-Holland,Peter Malone,Frances Nimmo Greene Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Debra Mancoff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317656715

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The Arthurian Revival by Debra Mancoff Pdf

Discrete inquiries into 15 forms of the Arthurian legends produced over the last century explore how they have altered the tradition. They consider works from the US and Europe, and those aimed at popular and elite audiences. The overall conclusion is that the "Arthurian revival" is an ongoing event, and has become multivalent, multinational, and multimedia. Originally published in 1992.

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063269842

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The Great Book of King Arthur by John Matthews Pdf

Foreword by Neil Gaiman The world’s leading Arthurian authority reimagines one of the most beloved and influential legends—the story of King Arthur and his Knights—for a new century in this gorgeous keepsake edition, illustrated with luminous full-color paintings and drawings by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe. The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the Knights of the Roundtable, and the search for the Holy Grail have been beloved for centuries and are the inspiration of many modern fantasy novels, films, and shows. These legends began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history sometime in the sixth century, generating a host of oral tales that would be inscribed some 900 years later by Thomas Malory in his classic Morte D’Arthur (The Death of Arthur). The Great Book of King Arthur brings these legends into the modern age, using accessible prose for contemporary readers for the first time. In addition to the stories in Morte D’Arthur, John Matthews includes many tales of Arthur and his knights either unknown to Malory or written in other languages, such as the story of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight; Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any found in Malory’s work; and a retelling of the life of Round Table favorite Gawain, from his strange birth to his upbringing among the poor to his ascension to the highest position—Emperor of Rome. In addition, there are some of the earliest tales of Arthur, deriving from the tradition of Celtic storytelling. The epic hero is represented in such powerful stories as “The Adventures of Eagle-boy” and “The Coming of Merlin,” which is based on the early medieval text Vita Merlini and tells a completely new version of the great enchanter’s story. The Great Book of King Arthur includes 15 full-color paintings and 25 pencil drawings.

Author : T. H. White
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547194712

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The Once and Future King by T. H. White Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Anna-Marie Ferguson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1567182666

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A Keeper of Words by Anna-Marie Ferguson Pdf

This book is your key to accessing the combined power of two mythic and richly symbolic sources: the 1,500-year-old Arthurian legend and the ancient divinatory system of the Tarot.

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Aeon Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780498263

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The Arthurian Tradition by John Matthews Pdf

The myths and legends of King Arthur and his knights, of the enchanter Merlin, and of their quests and adventures, form one of the greatest cycles of stories ever composed. In this book the most important tales are explored in depth by one of the world's best known authorities on this subject. Also included are a series of meditational exercise to help the reader find his or her way to the heart of the Arthurian mysteries.

Author : Sally K. Slocum
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0879725621

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Popular Arthurian Traditions by Sally K. Slocum Pdf

Scholars of popular culture turn their attention to various expressions of the Arthurian legend, most from the 20th century, with a more balanced consideration of women (writers, characters, and critics) than has traditionally been the case. Among the topics are the image of Morgan Le Fay, postmodern Arthur, Mark Twain, Joseph Campbell, and several recent movies. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Thelma S. Fenster
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : 0415928893

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Arthurian Women by Thelma S. Fenster Pdf

Twenty-nine collected essays represent a critical history of Shakespeare's play as text and as theater, beginning with Samuel Johnson in 1765, and ending with a review of the Royal Shakespeare Company production in 1991. The criticism centers on three aspects of the play: the love/friendship debate.

Author : Tony Sullivan
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526763686

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King Arthur by Tony Sullivan Pdf

An investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends. This book differs from the usual Arthur theories in that it favors no particular conjecture simply analyses and clarifies the evidence presenting it all in chronological order. Starting from Roman Britain, the evidence shows how the legend evolved and at what point concepts such as Camelot, Excalibur and Merlin were added. It covers the historical records from the end of Roman Britain using contemporary sources such as they are, from 400-800, including Gallic Chronicles, Gildas and Bede. It details the first written reference to Arthur in the Historia Brittonum c.800 and the later Annales Cambriae in the tenth century showing the evolution of the legend in later Welsh and French stories. While not starting from or aiming at a specific person, the book compares the possibility of Arthur being purely fictional with a historical figure alongside a list of possible suspects. The evidence is presented and the reader is invited to make up their own mind before a discussion of the author’s own assessment. “What impressed me about this book is Sullivan’s passion for this subject and his willingness to go the extra mile to show both sides of the argument . . . It was extremely fascinating to see how he treated this book like a criminal investigation, using different fields of study to figure out the origins of the legend, how it evolved, and whether or not there was a king named Arthur.” —Adventures of a Tudor Nerd

Author : Christopher W. Bruce
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0815328656

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The Arthurian Name Dictionary by Christopher W. Bruce Pdf

A comprehensive encyclopedia of characters, places, objects, and themes found in the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table. Draws from all significant source between Gildas' De Excidio Britanniae written about 540 AD and Tennyson's 19th-century Idylls of the King, including versions from throughout Europe. The entries range from a short identifying sentence to nearly ten pages for the king himself. Each is referenced to a source, which are presented in a endtable showing author and tit date, form, and langua description; keywords from the entries; and recent editions, a vital bit of information such references usually neglect. The cross-referencing is fairly good, often done as a full entry identifying a name as a variant of another, so the lack of an index is not a problem. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR