Mythology of the British Isles

An unforgettable and illuminating exploration of the legends of the British Isles.From the misty centuries of British and Irish prehistory to the height of the dark age, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk, druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen and Guinevere these are the legendary characters who shaped the nation. But who were they?In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores these compelling and ancient stories, seeing how they have taken on fresh significance as historical and archaeological research has uncovered the truth behind each legend.

Info autore

Geoffrey Ashe is a British writer and cultural historian. He is a world expert on the history and archaeology of King Arthur and the authors of several books on the myths and legends.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Geoffrey Ashe
• Editore: Pan macmillan Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.05.2024
• EAN: 9781804365199
• ISBN: 978-1-80436-519-9
• Pagine: 368
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 198 mm x 30 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Spiritualità > Scienze e culture antiche; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altro; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Folklore studies / Study of myth