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Arthurian Romance: A Short Introduction Paperback / softback - 2003 - 1st Edition
by Derek Pearsall
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- Paperback
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Details
- Title Arthurian Romance: A Short Introduction
- Author Derek Pearsall
- Binding Paperback / softback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition New
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Oxford
- Date 2003-04-22
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # B9780631233206
- ISBN 9780631233206 / 0631233202
- Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 8.98 x 6.38 x 0.56 in (22.81 x 16.21 x 1.42 cm)
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Arthurian romances - History and criticism
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002038486
- Dewey Decimal Code 809.933
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From the rear cover
Medieval expert, Derek Pearsall, traces the fortunes of Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, Gawain, Tristan, and the other knights of the round table at the hands of different writers, artists, and film-makers. He follows the evolution of Arthurian romance from the epic form into ballad, drama, elegy, satire, and burlesque, showing how the story has continued to provide a medium through which different cultures could express their highest hopes and contain their deepest fears.
The book consists mainly of readings of the great works of Arthurian romance, from Chrtien de Troyes through Malory to Tennyson and beyond, but also pays attention to manuscript illustrations, tapestries, paintings, and films.