Worlds of Arthur: King Arthur in History, Legend & Culture

by Fran Doel, Geoff Doel, Terry Lloyd

Who exactly was King Arthur? What is the evi dence for him as a historical figure, and how does this rela te to the hero of the medieval romances and other legends? T his book seeks to answer these and other questions relating to the story of King Arthur. '

Genres: Nonfiction, Arthurian

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tessa Vliet]

Great book! Many things come together and are placed in context so the things you know from the legend get more meaning or a different meaning. Used this for a report and is a great source.

[Mir]

This is a short introduction to the Arthurian corpus from the oldest historical and folkloric origins of the stories through medieval courtly literature and ending briefly with modern adaptations of the 19th and 20th centuries. The book presupposes some general education on the part of the reader but minimal familiarity with the subject matter. It was therefore not very interesting to me as a person who is already quite familiar with the topic, but it would be a convenient source for someone who wanted a quick overview. I would recommend it for readers or authors of Arthurian fiction who wanted to know a little more about the history and scholarship.