Arthur of Medieval Latin Literature - The Development Dissemination of Arthurian Legend in Medieval Latin

Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung King Arthur's stories survive in many genres! but while scholars and enthusiasts alike know something of his roots in Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin History of the Kings of Britain! most are unaware that there was a Latin Arthurian tradition which extended beyond Geoffrey. This collection of essays highlights different aspects of that tradition.

Product details

• Authors: Sian Echard
• Assisted by: Sian Echard (Editor), Siân Echard (Editor)
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2016
• EAN: 9781783168569
• ISBN: 978-1-78316-856-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Arthurian Literature in the Mi; Arthurian Literature in the Middle Ages
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Legend, Literature, Arthur, Development, Latin, LITERARY CRITICISM / Medieval, medieval, of, Dissemination, Literature: history & criticism, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Medieval style, Arthurian