While Arthur stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, he receives news of Mordred’s treachery. William and Matilda are one of my favourite medieval couples. 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. Quick Pick. #TOP 2. The Romance of Arthur, James J. Wilhelm’s classic anthology of Arthurian literature, is an essential text for students of the medieval Romance tradition. Carman, J. Neale. This witty and accessible book traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times, explaining its enduring appeal. Gawain Green Knight Verse Translation $13.45 View on Amazon Read Review. 2698 Reviews Scanned Advertising Disclosure . New York: Norton, 1974. The anonymous 14th-century English romance "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the most widely recognized example of Arthurian romance. The Conqueror is a biography of William I which can be dry in places but has an amazing chapter on his romance with Matilda of Flanders. Intended as an introductory book, this clear and accessible book, though not exclusively Arthurian, consists of eleven chapters treating such subjects as love, chivalry, the marvelous, religion, and characters in romance. Although little is known about this poet, who we may refer to as the Gawain or Pearl-Poet, the poem seems fairly typical of Arthurian Romance. Published by University Press of Kansas (1973) ISBN 10: 0700601007 ISBN 13: 9780700601004 By Robert Fripp, author of "Power of a Woman. Discover the best Arthurian Romance Criticism in Best Sellers. Books on LibraryThing tagged Arthurian Romance. Like Penman’s book, this is more historical fiction, rather than the historical romance Heyer is known for. J.R.R. Le Morte D'Arthur . Medieval Romance: Themes and Approaches. 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First published in 1485, Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory is a compilation and interpretation of the legends of Arthur, Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table.It is among the most-cited works of Arthurian literature, serving as source material for works such as The Once and Future King and Alfred Lord Tennyson's The Idylls of the King. The Arthurian myths opened the world of comparative mythology to Campbell, turning his attention to the Near and Far Eastern roots of myth. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers. Study of the Pseudo-Map Cycle of Arthurian Romance to Investigate Its Historico-Geographic Background and to Provide a Hypothesis As to Its Fabrication. #TOP 1. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. 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