Arthurian Romance: A Short Introduction
Book Details
Author(s)Derek Pearsall
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN0631233202
ISBN-139780631233206
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank790,861
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
This witty and accessible book traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times, explaining its enduring appeal.
- Traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times.
- Covers art and films as well as the great literary works of Arthurian romance.
- Draws out the changing political, moral and emotional uses of the story.
- Explains the enduring appeal of the Arthurian legend.
- Written by an author with vast knowledge of medieval literature.

