King Arthur In Legend and History by Richard White
A collection of medieval Arthurian literature and history spanning 500 years, culled from Latin, English, Welsh, French, and German sources and presenting many passages translated into English for the first time. Selections are arranged in sections on early works, Monmouth and the Brut chronicle tr"..a treasure-house ...the reader of this anthology will acquire a greater awarenss of the richness and diversity of the representation of the figure of King Arthur which existed in medieval literature and history." -- Arthuriana
"[Richard White's] new book can only enhance his reputation, for he has gathered in one volume all the early records of Arthur. This has been attempted before...but never has it been done so thoroughly...The legend is susceptible to any number of other interprestations, and what Richard White has done, so valuably, is to give us their raw material--the very stuff of dreams." -- The Wall Street Journal
"[Offers] an intriguing picture of Arthur and of the very different cultures that made use of him." -- Publisher'sWeekly
"Recommended for public and academic libraries or wherever there is strong Arthurian interest." -- Library Journal
"An excellent anthology, this will prove the foundation of any Arthurian collection." -- The Midwest Book Review
Richard White is Visiting Lecturer at Tamagawa University, Tokyo.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415920636 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415920639 |
| Title | King Arthur In Legend and History |
| Author | Richard White |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-02-12 |
| Number of pages | 610 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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