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Arthurian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters

Hardback

Main Details

Title Arthurian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters
Authors and Contributors      Introduction by Prof Raluca Radulescu
Edited by J.K. Jackson
SeriesFlame Tree Collector's Editions
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 110
Category/GenreMyth and legend told as fiction
Short stories
Celtic religion and mythology
ISBN/Barcode 9781804173282
ClassificationsDewey:398.22
Audience
General
Illustrations 3 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Flame Tree Publishing
Imprint Flame Tree Publishing
Publication Date 10 January 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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. AUTHOR: Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Author Biography

Raluca Radulescu is Professor of Medieval Literature at Bangor University. She is Director of the Centre for Arthurian Studies and elected Vice-President of the International Arthurian Society - a scholarly society with more than 800 individual members, and 300 institutional members world-wide. Among many other roles and memberships she is also founding director of the cross-school MA in Medieval Studies and of the MA in Arthurian Literature and has published widely in books and journals on Arthurian literature. J.K. Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.