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Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015024868971
Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Readaclassic.com
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1611044618
Vita Merlini, or The Life of Merlin, is a work by the Norman-Welsh author Geoffrey of Monmouth, composed in Latin around AD 1150. It retells incidents from the life of the Brythonic seer Merlin, and is based on traditional material about him. Merlin is described as a prophet in the text. There are a number of episodes in which he loses his mind and lives in the wilderness like a wild animal, like Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel. It is also the first work to describe the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay, as Morgen. Geoffrey had written of Merlin in his two previous works, the Prophetiae Merlini, purported to be a series of prophecies from the sage, and the Historia Regum Britanniae, which is the first work presenting a link between Merlin and King Arthur. The Vita Merlini presents an account of Merlin much more faithful to the Welsh traditions about Myrddin Wyllt, the archetype behind Geoffrey's composite figure of Merlin. Whereas the Historia had Merlin associating with Arthur, his father Uther Pendragon, and his uncle Ambrosius in the 5th century, the Vita's timeframe is during the late 6th century, and includes references to various figures from that period, including Gwenddoleu and Taliesin. Geoffrey attempts to synchronize the Vita with his earlier work by having Merlin mention he had been with Arthur long before.
Author : Geoffrey Monmouth
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1495437116
Vita Merlini, or The Life of Merlin, is a work by the Norman-Welsh author Geoffrey of Monmouth, composed in Latin around AD 1150. It retells incidents from the life of the Brythonic seer Merlin, and is based on traditional material about him. Merlin is described as a prophet in the text. There are a number of episodes in which he loses his mind and lives in the wilderness like a wild animal, like Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel. It is also the first work to describe the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay, as Morgen. Geoffrey had written of Merlin in his two previous works, the Prophetiae Merlini, purported to be a series of prophecies from the sage, and the Historia Regum Britanniae, which is the first work presenting a link between Merlin and King Arthur. The Vita Merlini presents an account of Merlin much more faithful to the Welsh traditions about Myrddin Wyllt, the archetype behind Geoffrey's composite figure of Merlin. Whereas the Historia had Merlin associating with Arthur, his father Uther Pendragon, and his uncle Ambrosius in the 5th century, the Vita's timeframe is during the late 6th century, and includes references to various figures from that period, including Gwenddoleu and Taliesin. Geoffrey attempts to synchronize the Vita with his earlier work by having Merlin mention he had been with Arthur long before.
Author : Geoffrey Of Monmouth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1672381770
Vita Merlini (or Life of Merlin) is an early influential work, generally regarded to have been written by Geoffrey of Monmouth. While not nearly as influential as his "History of the Kings of Britain" it is nevertheless instrumental in cementing certain aspects of Merlin's character in the Arthurian Legends. It draws on old Celtic legends of Myrddin Wyllt and the wild man Lailoken to tell the tale of Merlin's time as a mad man in the woods, as well as his conversations with his sister and the poet Taliesin. These texts are taken from public domain sources. A free copy of the ebook is available online. About the Arthurian Classics These are public domain works presented as a cohesive and branded line of literature, brought to you by MythBank.com. Visit the site to learn more.
Author : John Jay Parry,MERLIN.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1128331688
Author : Michael Skupin
Publisher : 秀威出版
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : 9789862212196
Merlin, Merlin, Merlin examines early and modern versions of this important figure in the legend of Arthur. The most unusual of these versions is the medieval Latin epic Vita Merlini (“the life of Merlin”), which is discussed in a thorough, yet reader-friendly way.【秀威資訊科技股份有限公司製作】
Author : Charles Allyn Williams,Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph),Howard Vernon Canter,John Jay Parry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Folk literature
ISBN : LCCN:26000125
Author : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781843832065
Written in the 1130s, Geoffrey's imaginative history of the Britons from Brutus to Cadwallader, and the first to recount the woes of Lear and the glittering career of Arthur, rapidly became a bestseller. An ideal text for scholars, this is a reprint of the Latin text with a facing English translation.
Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Pinnacle Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 137497871X
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth,Mark Walker
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781445620442
Geoffrey of Monmouth's epic poem about Merlin, translated into English verse for the first time.
Author : Geoffrey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1451594771
The Vita Merlini, written by legendary author Geoffrey is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Vita Merlini is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Geoffrey is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, The Vita Merlini would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Author : Geoffrey of Monmouth
Publisher : Gottfried & Fritz
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The History of the Kings of Britain was originally published under the Latin title, Historia Regum Britanniae, by Anglo-Saxon monk, Geoffrey of Monmouth. The chronicle is famous as the original source of the legend of Sir Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the Prophecies of Merlin. The chronicle is also the original source of “King Leir,” from which Shakespeare adapted his famous play by the same name. The chronicle recounts the origins of Britain from the time of Brutus and the Roman conquest of the British Isles. It is a semi-fantastical account of the origin of the British Kings and contains a storehouse of British history, fantasy and legend. An indispensible piece to any student, or admirer, of the history of the British Isles.
Author : Tim Clarkson
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907909382
Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The book considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. It looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd. Lailoken's reappearance in medieval Welsh literature as the fabled prophet Myrddin is also examined. Myrddin himself was eventually transformed into Merlin the wizard, King Arthur's friend and mentor. This is the Merlin we recognise today, not only in art and literature but also on screen. His earlier forms are less familiar, more remote, but can still be found among the lore and legend of the Dark Ages. Behind them we catch fleeting glimpses of an original figure who perhaps really did exist: a solitary fugitive, tormented by his experience of war, who roamed the hills and forests of southern Scotland long ago.
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063269842
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 : Carol Harding
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138995797
An indepth work on the origins of the Merlin of Arthurian legend, this book examines early texts, thirteenth century romances focusing particularly on Merlin as a character, rather than those where Merlin is a background cast member. The outline here starts with looking at the genre and the place of fantasy, moving on to consider the attitudes towards magic and magic-users in medieval times. Main works considered are Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae and Vita Merlini; the Vulgate cycle, Suite du Merlin; and finally Malory's work. The author asserts that each portrays a different approach to Merlin but all are tied to history and to the Christian religion.