The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend

by Alan Lupack

Book Overview

The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is both a critical history of the Arthurian tradition and a reference guide to Arthurian works, names, characters, symbols, and places. Seven essays offer a comprehensive survey of the legends in all of their manifestations, from their origins in medieval literature to their adaptation in modern literature, arts, film, and popular culture. It also demonstrates the tremendous continuity of the legends...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019921509X
• ISBN13: 9780199215096
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.8"