Arthurian writers : a biographical encyclopedia

The Resource Arthurian writers : a biographical encyclopedia

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Arthurian writers : a biographical encyclopedia

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a biographical encyclopedia

Statement of responsibility

edited by Laura Cooner Lambdin and Robert Thomas Lambdin

Language

eng

Summary

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. Included are entries on such writers as: Geoffrey of Monmouth, Boccaccio, Chaucer, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, and Margaret Atwood. Each entry provides biographical information, a discussion of the writer's 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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MiAaPQ

Dewey number

809/.93351

Index

index present

LC call number

PR149.A79

LC item number

A78 2008

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries
bibliography

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