Arthurian Literature VIII

Continuing its policy of publishing extended explorations of Arthurian subjects, this eighth volume of Arthurian Literature contains four articles. Elizabeth Archibald addresses the reasons for the insertion of the story of Mordred's incestuous birth into many versions of the Arthurian legend (including Malory's) from the early 13th century on, and follows its development from the Vulgate Cycle to later Arthurian narratives. The use of irony to point...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859912833
• ISBN13: 9780859912839
• Release Date: April 1989
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"