Arthurian Legend In The Twentieth And Twenty First Centuries
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Author | : Susan Austin |
Publisher | : Vernon Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2022-02-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1648893317 |
The King Arthur we imagine did not exist in history. He is the result of stories told and retold, changed and added to by storytellers for centuries, each making the story reflect the storyteller’s time and values. The chapters in this book look at movies, manga, comic books, a television show, and traditional books released since 1960 to explore some of the ways King Arthur has been reimagined in the past 60 years. Interpreting Avalon High and The Kind Who Would Be King, Camelot 3000 and King Arthur vs. Dracula, Fate/Zero, John Steinbeck’s The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights, the influence of Arthurian legend on Harry Potter, Terry Gilliam’s The Fisher King, John Boorman’s Excalibur, Jerry Zucker’s First Knight, Antoine Fuqua’s King Arthur, Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword, Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service, Iris Murdoch’s The Time of the Angels, and the BBC series Merlin, the authors find that while we are still interested in the idea of King Arthur, we may also want his story to be more racially and gender inclusive, less elitist, and in some cases, more secular.
Author | : Elizabeth Archibald |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2009-09-10 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0521860598 |
Covers the evolution of the legend over time and analyses the major themes that have emerged.
Author | : Gabriela Petre |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Arthurian romances |
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Author | : Mary Ann Cooper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Arthurian romances |
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Author | : Megan Woller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-04 |
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ISBN | : 9780197511046 |
Author | : Sally K. Slocum |
Publisher | : Popular Press |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780879725624 |
Scholars of popular culture turn their attention to various expressions of the Arthurian legend, most from the 20th century, with a more balanced consideration of women (writers, characters, and critics) than has traditionally been the case. Among the topics are the image of Morgan Le Fay, postmodern Arthur, Mark Twain, Joseph Campbell, and several recent movies. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Nathan Comfort Starr |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : American literature |
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Author | : Edward Donald Kennedy |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780815304951 |
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author | : Alan Lupack |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780859916301 |
King Arthur in America analyzes the tremendous appeal of the Arthurian legends in America by examining the ways that Americans have found to democratize the Matter of Britain and to incorporate aspects of it not only into America's own mythologies but also into literature, film, social history, and popular culture.
Author | : Nicholas J. Higham |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 339 |
Release | : 2018-11-20 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0300240864 |
“A leading medievalist takes a clear-eyed look at the evidence for the existence of the legendary Arthur.” —The Sunday Times “Best Paperbacks of 2021” According to legend, King Arthur saved Britain from the Saxons and reigned over it gloriously sometime around A.D. 500. Whether or not there was a “real” King Arthur has all too often been neglected by scholars; most period specialists today declare themselves agnostic on this important matter. In this erudite volume, Nick Higham sets out to solve the puzzle, drawing on his original research and expertise to determine precisely when, and why, the legend began. Higham surveys all the major attempts to prove the origins of Arthur, weighing up and debunking hitherto claimed connections with classical Greece, Roman Dalmatia, Sarmatia, and the Caucasus. He then explores Arthur’s emergence in Wales—up to his rise to fame at the hands of Geoffrey of Monmouth. Certain to arouse heated debate among those committed to defending any particular Arthur, Higham’s book is an essential study for anyone seeking to understand how Arthur’s story began. “Likely to be the definitive text on the legendary warrior for the foreseeable future. With his profound knowledge of the rules of historical narrative and patient but forensic analysis of the evidence, Higham’s riveting book brings the historical Arthur to what may be his last, decisive battle.” —Max Adams, author of The First Kingdom “Fascinating, authoritative analysis.” —P. D. Smith, The Guardian “Intelligent and eminently readable . . . For fans of a fascinating story that is wonderfully well told, this is the perfect book to take you back to King Arthur’s time.” —All About History