Avalon Revisited - Reworkings of the Arthurian Myth (Paperback)

This book contains a collection of essays dealing with different re-workings of the Arthurian myth. The papers trace the Arthurian myth, inquiring into its origins in Ancient Rome, and pointing out influences from the Dark Ages up to the present. Reference is made to oral tradition, visual narrative and iconic messages in manuscript illumination, the myth in medieval chivalry and the decay of the latter. Parallelisms are drawn with Christian figures and beliefs, with Irish literature and Gaelic mythology, and with novels and films. The methodological approaches and points of view show great diversity: from an inquiry into the historical sources of the myth, to comparative literature, inter-textuality, feminist criticism, analysis of cinema up to a refreshing practical classroom exercise.

General

Imprint:	Verlag Peter Lang
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	December 2006
Editors:	Maria Jose Alvarez Faedo
Dimensions:	152 x 224 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	274
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-911231-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions > Loot Warehouse Clearance Sale > Books
LSN:	3-03-911231-7
Barcode:	9783039112319

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