The Romance of Arthur: An Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation Contributor(s): Lacy, Norris (Editor), Wilhelm, James (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415782899 ISBN-13: 9780415782890 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric |
Dewey: 808.803 |
LCCN: 2012025681 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.8" W x 9.5" L (2.2 lbs) 572 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Romance of Arthur, James J. Wilhelm's classic anthology of Arthurian literature, is an essential text for students of the medieval Romance tradition. This fully updated third edition presents a comprehensive reader, mapping the course of Arthurian literature, and is expanded to cover:
Norris J. Lacy builds on the book's source material, presenting readers with a clear introduction to many accessible modern-spelling versions of Arthurian texts. The extracts are presented in a new reader-friendly format with detailed suggestions for further reading and illustrations of key places, figures, and scenes. The Romance of Arthur provides an excellent introduction and an extensive resource for both students and scholars of Arthurian literature. |
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