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The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is both a critical history of the Arthurian tradition and a reference guide to Arthurian works, names, characters, symbols, and places. Seven essays offer a comprehensive survey of the legends in all of their manifestations, from their origins in medieval literature to their adaptation in modern literature, arts, film, and popular culture. It also demonstrates the tremendous continuity of the legends by examining the ways that they have been reinterpreted over the years. The indispensable reference on the subject, it also contains encyclopedic entries, bibliographies, and a comprehensive index. The extensive chapter-by-chapter bibliographies, which are subdivided by topic, augment the general bibliography of Arthurian resources. Comprehensive in its analysis and hypertextual in its approach, the Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is an essential reference book for Arthurian scholars, medievalists, and for those interested in cultural studies of myth and legend.
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 11, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 019921509X
ISBN-13: 978-0199215096
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1.1 x 5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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This book is a great value. Extremely well organized and indexed for a book that covers this much ground. There are certainly books out there that treat the topic in more depth, but this is a good starting point for research. The glossary alone is (which is referenced to the main text) is worth the price of the book.
I've been keen on Arthurian Literature lately and wanted to know more about it. Until I found this book I hadn't seen one that covered what I wanted. As far as I'm concerned this is the best book on Arthurian Literature there is.Please note however:VERY SMALL TYPE. It's seven or eight point type.I'm referring to the paperback edition. I don't know if the hardcover is the same.
more information than anyone really needs on the subject. Kinda makes me sad that someone took what must have been a life time to map out all the intricacies, layers, and webs of this 1500 year old tradition...but thanks. It is an invaluable resource for Arturiana geeks (esp. for those who--ah, like me, to be honest--think they already know it pretty well).
An excellent study, thanksH Davies
Good product and service
A medium to hard read. Good reference material. etc etc. 10 more words required 6 more 4 more 1 more
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