Download or read book King Arthur written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of important places and historic illustrations and art depicting the figures of the Arthurian legend *Profiles the historic figures who scholars speculate may be the person King Arthur was based on. *Explains the mythological and folklore origins of the Arthurian legend, and how the legend evolved over time. King Arthur is one of the most famous names in history, and his name still evokes visions of fantasy, chivalry, bravery, and more even today. Arthur remains a pop culture fixture around the globe, made famous in various Arthurian tales written by writers like Chretien de Troyes. Arthur came to embody the ideals of the Middle Ages: strength, chivalry, bravery, and more. Along the way, his Excalibur sword, the Holy Grail, his queen, and more have all become household words. Arthur has long been identified as a folk hero, and there are countless tales that comprise the Arthurian legend, but was there an actual person that the original stories were based on? People still search for the seeds of truth in the Knights of the Round Table, and the historical figure that inspired the Arthurian tales. Of course, as with all great myths, and even those with a kernel of truth behind them, there is no "real" Arthur. Arthur is now comprised of the works written by diverse storytellers, most of which have built upon the ancient stories and possibly history. It is from there that a primordial seed of myth remains at the heart of all the retellings. At the same time, Arthur's story is one of transformation, as he is brought from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance and more modern times. And that story also includes the famous contemporaries in his stories and other important historical figures, like Geoffrey of Monmouth, the imprisoned Sir Thomas Mallory and Walt Disney. When looking for the historical and mythical Arthur, scholars try to understand how the Arthur of these tales and of others like Disney's Sword in the Stone and Monty Python and the Holy Grail came to be. What are the origins of the Arthur legend and what can they tell people about the past? What is the historical basis for King Arthur, if any? King Arthur: The History and Folklore of the Arthurian Legend comprehensively examines the history and stories of the Arthurian legend, while also looking at how they affected English history and became as popular as they are today. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about King Arthur like you never have before, in no time at all.

Download or read book King Arthur the History and Folklore of the Arthurian Legend written by Jesse Harasta and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of important places and historic illustrations and art depicting the figures of the Arthurian legend *Profiles the historic figures who scholars speculate may be the person King Arthur was based on. *Explains the mythological and folklore origins of the Arthurian legend, and how the legend evolved over time. King Arthur is one of the most famous names in history, and his name still evokes visions of fantasy, chivalry, bravery, and more even today. Arthur remains a pop culture fixture around the globe, made famous in various Arthurian tales written by writers like Chretien de Troyes. Arthur came to embody the ideals of the Middle Ages: strength, chivalry, bravery, and more. Along the way, his Excalibur sword, the Holy Grail, his queen, and more have all become household words. Arthur has long been identified as a folk hero, and there are countless tales that comprise the Arthurian legend, but was there an actual person that the original stories were based on? People still search for the seeds of truth in the Knights of the Round Table, and the historical figure that inspired the Arthurian tales. Of course, as with all great myths, and even those with a kernel of truth behind them, there is no "real" Arthur. Arthur is now comprised of the works written by diverse storytellers, most of which have built upon the ancient stories and possibly history. It is from there that a primordial seed of myth remains at the heart of all the retellings. At the same time, Arthur's story is one of transformation, as he is brought from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance and more modern times. And that story also includes the famous contemporaries in his stories and other important historical figures, like Geoffrey of Monmouth, the imprisoned Sir Thomas Mallory and Walt Disney. When looking for the historical and mythical Arthur, scholars try to understand how the Arthur of these tales and of others like Disney's Sword in the Stone and Monty Python and the Holy Grail came to be. What are the origins of the Arthur legend and what can they tell people about the past? What is the historical basis for King Arthur, if any? King Arthur: The History and Folklore of the Arthurian Legend comprehensively examines the history and stories of the Arthurian legend, while also looking at how they affected English history and became as popular as they are today. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about King Arthur like you never have before, in no time at all.

Download or read book King Arthur written by N. J. Higham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure. N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their present context than by such primary sources King Arthur: Myth-making and History illuminates and discusses some central points of debate: * What role was Arthur intended to perform in the political and cultural worlds that constructed him? * How did the idea of King Arthur evolve? * What did the myth of Arthur mean to both authors and their audiences? King Arthur: Myth-making and History is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of the Arthurian legend.

Download or read book Legends of King Arthur written by Richard W. Barber and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The image of Arthur has haunted the poets and writers of western Europe for nearly nine centuries, and there is no sign of an end to the reign of the 'once and future king'. The author aims to show the diversity of those legends of Arthur, and to illustrate the ways in which poets and writers created new stories around the great heroes, or told the same story in different ways.

Download or read book Arthurian Legends written by Rosalind Kerven and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend. Delve into the enchanted world of Arthurian legends where you will meet the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. With plots full of romance, adventure and enchantment, these fascinating ancient tales have been revived by the author to reflect their origins in oral history and will appeal to a whole new generation of readers. Stories include Elaine Who Loved Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde and The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have recently been adapted in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary culture. The book also features detailed notes on each story and mentions specific places in Britain with Arthurian links, including properties such as Tintagel. Beautifully illustrated with images inspired by Arthurian legend by Arthur Rackham and others.

Download or read book The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights written by Thomas Sir Malory and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories surrounding King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table are very familiar to many these days. This book brings together most of what is known through these stories and arranges them in chronological order, starting from the finding of Merlin, through the birth of Arthur and beyond.

Download or read book King Arthur in history and legend written by William Lewis Jones and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "King Arthur in history and legend" by William Lewis Jones. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book King Arthur and the Gods of the Round Table written by David Dom and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did King Arthur really exist? The oldest manuscripts refer to him as a "Lord of Battle" who emerged soon after the Roman Empire crumbled. But what would be the origin of all these stories that turned a war leader into a king, an emperor, a legend... even a god? What if Arthur was really a deity similar to Zeus and Odin, with his roots in the rich Celtic mythology of the British Isles? A study of Arthurian myths reveals Britain's most legendary king as an ancient Sun God, known by many different names in the myths of Wales and Ireland. Even his Knights of the Round Table, and his sister Morgan le Fay can all be identified as ancient Gods and Goddesses of earth, sea and sky. Their survival in Arthurian legend stands as a shining testament of a story far more ancient, but by no means lost to us...

Download or read book Mythology of King Arthur and His Knights written by Evelyn Wolfson and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of dark and violent centuries, legends of a great leader arose. King Arthur became one of the most famous figures in British literature. During the Dark Ages, Britain was without a king and the land was divided. Death and destruction reigned over the land as power-hungry overlords armed themselves and fought against their fellow countrymen. In MYTHOLOGY OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS, Evelyn Wolfson examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the British Isles. This book is developed from KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS IN MYTHOLOGY to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.

Download or read book King Arthur and Robin Hood written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes a table of contents King Arthur is one of the most famous names in history, and his name still evokes visions of fantasy, chivalry, bravery, and more even today. Arthur remains a pop culture fixture around the globe, made famous in various Arthurian tales written by writers like Chretien de Troyes. Arthur came to embody the ideals of the Middle Ages: strength, chivalry, bravery, and more. Along the way, his Excalibur sword, the Holy Grail, his queen, and more have all become household words. Arthur has long been identified as a folk hero, and there are countless tales that comprise the Arthurian legend, but was there an actual person that the original stories were based on? People still search for the seeds of truth in the Knights of the Round Table, and the historical figure that inspired the Arthurian tales. Of course, as with all great myths, and even those with a kernel of truth behind them, there is no "real" Arthur. Arthur is now comprised of the works written by diverse storytellers, most of which have built upon the ancient stories and possibly history. It is from there that a primordial seed of myth remains at the heart of all the retellings. At the same time, Arthur's story is one of transformation, as he is brought from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance and more modern times. And that story also includes the famous contemporaries in his stories and other important historical figures, like Geoffrey of Monmouth, the imprisoned Sir Thomas Mallory and Walt Disney. When looking for the historical and mythical Arthur, scholars try to understand how the Arthur of these tales and of others like Disney's Sword in the Stone and Monty Python and the Holy Grail came to be. What are the origins of the Arthur legend and what can they tell people about the past? What is the historical basis for King Arthur, if any? There are few characters in the English language more iconic than Robin Hood. Emerging out of the ballads of the High Middle Ages and surviving through numerous permutations to the present day, the green-clad archer has become an icon. Today he represents a playful, irreverent and cunning resistance to corruption and injustice, associated primarily with stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Robin Hood's selfless acts of helping the masses at the expense of himself (by not keeping his treasure) have led to contemporary figures like Bill Gates being called "Modern Day Robin Hoods," and when a British man robbed a bank in 2013 and handed out the money to homeless people before he was arrested and imprisoned, the name Robin Hood was naturally in the news once more. Robin Hood is a celebrated folk hero and a kind of good thief, but the earliest stories about Robin Hood depict a far different character. The first Robin Hood was often a brutal and selfish yet also honorable figure, an anti-hero loved (perhaps paradoxically) by many social classes and loathed by authorities. When the notorious Gunpowder Plot was discovered at the beginning of the 17th century, the Earl of Salisbury condemned Guy Fawkes and the conspirators for being "Robin Hoods." The transformation of Robin Hood over the centuries has left many scholars attempting to find the origins behind the original story. Like King Arthur, some have even sought a historical figure that might serve as the basis for Robin Hood, while others have sought out mythological origins to see if Robin Hood's character evolved out of a mythological figure. When looking for the historical and mythical figure, scholars try to understand how the Robin Hood of these tales and came to be. What are the origins of Robin Hood and what can they tell people about the past? What is the historical basis for Robin Hood, if any?

Download or read book The Mythology of King Arthur His Knights written by James Knowles and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a collection of legends and myths about legendary British King Arthur, his castle and court Camelot, his Noble Knights of the Round Table, and many more. King Arthur is a legendary British ruler who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention._x000D_ The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur_x000D_ The Miracle of the Sword and Stone, and the Coronation of King Arthur — The Sword Excalilur — The War with the Eleven Kings_x000D_ The Adventure of the Questing Beast — King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm — The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill_x000D_ King Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul — The Adventures of Sir Balin_x000D_ Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan_x000D_ The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table — The Adventure of the Hart and Hound_x000D_ King Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul_x000D_ King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor_x000D_ The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake_x000D_ Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth_x000D_ The Adventures of Sir Tristram of Lyonesse_x000D_ The Quest of the Sangreal, and the Adventures of Sir Percival, Sir Bors, and Sir Galahad_x000D_ Sir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat_x000D_ The War between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur

Download or read book King Arthur s Modern Return written by Debra N. Mancoff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Arthurian legend closes with a promise: On a distant day, when his country calls, the king will return. His lost realm will be regained, and his shattered dream of an ideal world will, at last, be realized. This collection of original essays explores the issue of return in the modern Arthurian legend. With an Introduction by noted scholar Raymond H. Thompson and 13 essays by authors from the fields of literature, art history, film history, and folklore, this collection reveals the flexibility of the legend. Just as the modern legend takes the form current to its generation, the myth of return generates a new legend with each telling. As these authors show, return can come in the form of a noble king or a Caribbean immigrant, with the mystery of an art theft or a dying boy's dream.

Download or read book The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights written by Sir James Malory, Sir Thomas Knowles and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights" stands as an excellent contribution to Arthurian literature, with two prominent authors, Sir James Knowles and Sir Thomas Malory, leaving their indelible marks on this undying narrative. Sir James Knowles, crafts a masterpiece that intricately retells the memories of King Arthur, his knights, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Knowles, a remarkable creator, now not simplest brings creativity and passion to the narrative but additionally endeavors to connect ancient analysis with the legendary stories. His fashionable but available prose ensures that readers from all walks of existence can admire the enchanting memories, fostering a deep connection with the characters and the Arthurian world. Similarly, Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur," completed around 1470, stays a masterpiece in Arthurian literature. Malory, a literary genius, weaves historic analysis seamlessly into his narratives, creating a comprehensive account of King Arthur's exploits. With creativity and ardour, Malory's writing explores various emotions and stories, making the mythical memories each relatable and captivating. His elegant and handy prose guarantees that readers of every age can immerse themselves within the undying stories, fostering a connection with the rich background of Arthurian legend.

Download or read book The Legends of King Arthur The Sword in the Stone written by Tracey Mayhew and published by Legends of King Arthur: Merlin. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When two boys save an old man from robbers, they learn of a competition in Londinium to decide the next king of Britain. The elder, Kay, is determined to prove himself worthy as a knight or a king. The younger is Arthur, a farm boy through and through - until he sees the sword in the stone.

Download or read book King Arthur written by John Matthews and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the mythic life of King Arthur, the history of Arthurian legend, and the popular themes and characters associated with the legends.

Download or read book The Reign of Arthur written by Christopher Gidlow and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-05-19 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did King Arthur really exist? The Reign of Arthur takes a fresh look at the early sources describing Arthur's career and compares them to the reality of Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries. It presents, for the first time, both the most up to date scholarship and a convincing case for the existence of a real sixth-century British general called Arthur. Where others speculate wildly or else avoid the issue, Gidlow, remaining faithful to the sources, deals directly with the central issue of interest to the general reader: does the Arthur that we read of in the ninth-century sources have any link to a real leader of the fifth or sixth century? Was Arthur a powerful king or a Dark Age general co-cordinating the British resistance to Saxon invaders? Detailed analysis of the key Arthurian sources, contemporary testimony and archaeology reveals the reality of fragmented British kingdoms uniting under a single military command to defeat the Saxons. There is plausible and convincing evidence for the existence of their war-leader, and, in this challenging and provocative work, Gidlow concludes that the Dark Age hypothesis of Arthur, War-leader of the Kings of the Britons, not only fits the facts, it is the only way of making sense of them.

Download or read book The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights written by James Knowles and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a classic retelling of the timeless tales of King Arthur and his legendary knights. Written in a grand and epic style, the book captures the chivalry, honor, and romance of the Arthurian legend. Knowles skillfully weaves together various adaptations of the stories to create a comprehensive and detailed account of the mythical King and his Round Table. The language is rich and descriptive, transporting readers to a world of magic and adventure, making it a must-read for fans of Arthurian literature. James Knowles, a scholar of medieval literature and folklore, brings his expertise to this reimagining of the Arthurian myths. His deep understanding of the historical context and literary traditions surrounding King Arthur shines through in the detailed and authentic representation of the characters and settings. Knowles' passion for the subject matter is evident in his meticulous research and thoughtful interpretations. For lovers of Arthurian legend or those seeking a captivating adventure filled with knights, quests, and magic, James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a definitive and engaging work that will transport readers to the enchanting world of Camelot.