An Introduction to: King Arthur: Arthurian tradition

by Nik Walker

If you’ve a fascination with the tales of King Arthur or Queen Guinevere you’ll enjoy this escape in the world of Arthurian tradition. This book demonstrates the enduring power of King Arthur as guardian of the land, Grail-Seeker, and model hero of the last millennium.

-Discover the mythical hero in historical context.
-Explore the strange nature of Courtly Love.
-Uncover the magical and psychological significance of Merlin and Morgan le Fay.
-Delve into the tangled nature of love triangles.
-Investigate the symbolism of magical objects involved in the legends.

Practical applications at the end of each chapter help to consolidate each stage of the ‘quest’ throughout the book.

Nik Walker is a writer and historian. She has explored all the myths and folklore of medieval times.

125 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2014

Reviews

[Raquel C · Rating 2 out of 5]

The topic of King Arthur is interesting. However, the formatting issues in the Kindle edition and the lack of clear references makes the statements presented questionable. I found this book interesting but it reads like a summary of different myths as opposed to a scholarly study on the subject.