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The Arthur of the Welsh: Arthurian Legend in Mediaeval Welsh Literature (University of Wales Press - Writers of Wales)
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Product Description
This collection of essays presents an account of the Arthurian literature produced in Wales, in both Welsh and Latin, during the Middle Ages. Topics addressed include the "historical" Arthur, Arthur in early Welsh verse, the legend of Merlin, and the tales of Culhwch ac Olwen, Geraint, Owain, Peredur, The Dream of Rhonabwy, and Trystan ac Esyllt. Other chapters investigate the evidence for the growth of the Arthurian theme in the "Triads" and in the "Historia Regum Britanniae" of Geoffrey of Monmouth. There is also a discussion of the Breton connection and the gradual transmission of the legend to the non-Celtic world.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #363605 in Books
- Published on: 2008-09-25
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 422 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
`The scholarship embodied in this work is consistently high. It may assume its place as a standard in Arthurian and Welsh studies immediately.' (Speculum-A Journal of Medieval Studies) `...a collection of delightfully presented and elegantly written essays... all readers with an interest in Arthurian matters, whether students or established scholars, will recognise its importance.' (Synopsis) '...an ideal source book for students...' (Cambridge Medieval Celtic Studies) --Cambridge Medieval Celtic Studies
About the Author
Rachel Bromwich is Honorary Professor, Department of Welsh, University of Wales, Lampeter.
