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This is a controversial study of the life of one of the most charismatic and neglected late medieval kings. It reveals that Edward was just as complicated as his younger brother Richard III.
The author spent most of his life researching the history and symbolism of the myth of King Arthur and the Grail legend. He explores the parallels between the quest for the Holy Grail and the medieval alchemists' search for the Philosophers' Stone, both sharing the common goal of spiritual purification and transformation.
Covers the evolution of the legend over time and analyses the major themes that have emerged.
The wealth of mythology and legend that surrounds the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table ensures that it remains one of the most popular and intriguing areas of literature to study, not least because it has a foundation in history. In 15 years' research, mythologist Mike Dixon-Kennedy surveyed all of the Arthurian literature, and he has condensed information from numerous and widespread sources. The result is a work that is complete and authoritative, while retaining the important quality of accessibility. In over 2000 detailed entries you will find the famous as well as the obscure: people, places, artefacts and all the other subjects that make up the very essence of Arthurian legend, myth and romance. Included, too, are many characters that might not have once seemed connected with the Arthurian legends, some of definite Celtic origin and others from further afield.--From publisher description.
"This fantastic collection gathers a range of tales dealing with everything from the birth of King Arthur, the pulling of the sword, and the start of his reign, to the many battles that commenced and of course Arthur's wedding to Queen Guinevere. We also read of Tristan traveling to Ireland to bring back Iseult, and Lancelot's rescue of Guinevere. The anthology includes a foreword and an introduction to the origins, background, key themes, and figures of Arthurian legend, as well as the classic works."-- Page [2] of cover.
A comprehensive examination of the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about King Arthur • Explores the history of every Arthur candidate and the geographical arguments that have placed him in different locations • Examines 1,800 years of evidence for Arthur’s life and the famous series of 12 battles fought against the Saxons in the 6th century • Reconstructs the history of the 6th century in Britain, when the first references to Arthur and the core events of his reign appear Few legends have had the enduring influence of those surrounding King Arthur. Many believe the stories are based on historical truth. For others Arthur represents the archetype of the brilliant monarch reigning over a fairy-tale kingdom, offering his knights the opportunity to prove their mettle in battle and find gnostic illumination through initiation into sacred mysteries like that of the Grail. Presenting the culmination of more than 40 years’ research, John and Caitlín Matthews examine the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about the existence of King Arthur. Drawing on modern techniques in archaeology and scholarship, they reconstruct the history of the 6th century in Britain, the period when the first unambiguous references to Arthur appear. They explore the history of every Arthur candidate, the geographical arguments that have placed him in different locations, and the evidence for his life and famous battles fought against the Saxons. Was the greatest British hero of all time not a king but a 2nd-century Roman officer active around Hadrian’s Wall in Cumbria? A 5th-century soldier who operated in areas as far apart as Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, or Brittany? Or an entirely mythical fiction that provided a figure of light during a dark period of British history? Examining other literary figures from the 5th century such as Vortigern and Ambrosius, the authors also break down the plots of all the major Arthurian romances, including those by Chretien de Troyes, Sir Thomas Malory, and Robert de Boron, to reveal the historical events they are based on. Piecing together the many fragments that constitute the image of Arthur, both the man and the myth, the authors show how each face of Arthur has something to offer and how his modern popularity proves the enduring power of the hero-myth, truly earning Arthur the title he first received in the 15th century: The Once and Future King.
Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the tales of Arthur, the legendary figure who dominates the era after the Roman Empire, and the invasions of the Vikings. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was with some describing him as a great warrior, defending Britain from its enemies, while others suggest Arthur had magical qualities. Throughout this mystery, King Arthur has become an iconic figure, known for his court and knights and his chivalric adventures. This collection offers a selection of myths, featuring Arthur’s knights of the round table, his love for Queen Guinevere and of course the ultimate betrayal by his most trusted knight, Sir Lancelot. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
Out of dark and violent centuries, legends of a great leader arose. King Arthur became one of the most famous figures in British literature. During the Dark Ages, Britain was without a king and the land was divided. Death and destruction reigned over the land as power-hungry overlords armed themselves and fought against their fellow countrymen. In MYTHOLOGY OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS, Evelyn Wolfson examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the British Isles. This book is developed from KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS IN MYTHOLOGY to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.
Explores how various social groups have altered the Arthurian myth since the Middle Ages to empower it in such a way that they can then draw power from it. The 17 essays discuss such aspects as Levi-Strauss on communications, the knight as reader, Henry V, discovering graves, Spenser, the English Revolution, Tennyson, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and the comic book Camelot 3000. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR