Description: Arthurian Writers : A Biographical Encyclopedia, Hardcover by Lambdin, Laura C. (EDT); Lambdin, Robert T. (EDT), ISBN 0313346828, ISBN-13 9780313346828, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK
King Arthur is perhaps the central figure of the medieval world, and the lore of Camelot has captivated literary imaginations from the Middle Ages to the present. Included in this volume are extended entries on more than 30 writers who incorporate Arthurian legend in their works. Arranged chronologically, the entries trace the pervasive influence of Arthurian lore on world literature across time. Entries are written by expert contributors and discuss such writers as Geoffrey of Monmouth, Boccaccio, Chaucer, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, and Margaret Atwood. Each entry provides biographical information, a discussion of the authors use of Arthurian legend and contribution to the Arthurian literary tradition, and a bibliography of primary and secondary material. The volume begins with an introductory overview and concludes with suggestions for further reading.
The central figure of the medieval world, King Arthur has captivated literary imaginations from the Middle Ages to the present. This book includes extended entries on more than 30 writers in the Arthurian tradition. Arranged chronologically and written by expert contributors, the entries trace the pervasive influence of Arthurian legend from the Middle Ages to the present.
Each entry provides biographical information, a discussion of the writers use of Arthurian legend and contribution to the Arthurian literary tradition, and a bibliography of primary and secondary material. The volume begins with an introductory overview and closes with a discussion of Arthurian lore in art, along with suggestions for further reading. Students will gain a better understanding of the Middle Ages and the lasting significance of the medieval world on contemporary culture.
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Book Title: Arthurian Writers : A Biographical Encyclopedia
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Publication Year: 2007
Subject: Writing & Reading, Mythology
Number of Pages: 424 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Arthurian Writers: a Biographical Encyclopedia
Type: Reference
Author: Laura Lambdin, Robert Thomas Lambdin
Format: Hardcover
