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The Evolution Of Arthurian Romance From The Beginnings Down To The Year 1300 V1

The Evolution Of Arthurian Romance From The Beginnings Down To The Year 1300 V1

Bruce, James Douglas

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1163402591
ISBN13: 9781163402597
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 508
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300 is a comprehensive study of the development of the Arthurian legend in literature. Written by James Douglas Bruce, this book delves into the origins of the legend and its transformation over time. The first volume of the series covers the period from the earliest known references to King Arthur up until the year 1300. Bruce examines the various sources of the Arthurian legend, including ancient Celtic and Welsh myths, as well as the works of medieval writers such as Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chr�����tien de Troyes. He traces the evolution of the legend from its early roots to the complex and multifaceted stories that emerged in the Middle Ages. The book also explores the cultural and historical context in which the Arthurian legend developed. Bruce discusses the influence of Christianity on the legend, as well as the political and social factors that shaped the stories. He also analyzes the role of Arthurian romance in medieval society and its impact on literature and popular culture. Overall, The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300 is a fascinating and informative study of one of the most enduring legends in Western literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Arthurian legend or the development of medieval literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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