| An Introduction to British Arthurian Narrative Contributor(s): Aronstein, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 081306032X ISBN-13: 9780813060323 Publisher: University Press of Florida OUR PRICE: $19.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 820.935 |
| Series: New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.59 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "An insightful study of the British origins of the Arthurian tale."--Choice "The author's careful historical contextualizing of her many texts (starting with a helpful Chronology at the beginning of the book) creates a persuasive thread of continuity from pre-Conquest Arthurian 'history' through to Thomas Malory's late-medieval summa Arthurianica. . . . A] reader new to this literary tradition is certain to enjoy, and learn much from, Susan Aronstein's overview."--Arthuriana " A] broad yet compact overview of important works of medieval literature. . . . A] very useful survey of the British Arthurian tradition that many teachers of introductory courses will want to include in their reading lists."--Comitatus "A must-have for all those interested in King Arthur--from the amateur enthusiast to the established scholar."--Dorsey Armstrong, Purdue University Examining a broad range of romances, histories, and parodies written during the medieval period, Susan Aronstein traces Arthur's transformation from a "leader of battles" in early histories to a powerful chieftain in Welsh tales, and finally, into England's "once and future king." |