Arthuriaanse literatuur in de Middeleeuwen Reeks

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• The Arthur of the English: The Arthurian Legend in Medieval English Life and Literature

  • W. R. J. Barron

  • 395bladzijden
  • 14 uur lezen

  The book explores the complex relationship between Arthurian legends and English identity, highlighting how Arthur is deeply embedded in the landscape and culture of England through place names and historical references. It examines the paradox of the English viewing Arthur as a national hero while simultaneously being perceived as his historical adversaries. The narrative delves into the evolution of these legends and their significance in shaping England's cultural heritage, revealing the tensions between myth and history.

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• The Arthur of the Germans

  • William Henry Jackson

  • 416bladzijden
  • 15 uur lezen

  This volume provides a survey of Arthurian works and themes in medieval German and Dutch literature and also treats pictorial representations of Arthurian topics, the impact of Arthurian motifs on real life, and the revival and adaptation of legends

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