The Landscape Of King Arthur
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The partnership of writer and photographer has resulted in this fascinating approach to one of the most famous of legends. Advances in archaeology and the re-appraisal of documents have opened up new perspectives for all who go in quest of its rich mythology and absorbing interest.
Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, Camelot, Excalibur, Tristan and Isolde are names rooted in British tradition and culture. Their stories have been recreated through centuries, from the poets and romancers of France and Germany through the poetry of Tennyson and the music-drama of Wagner to successful stage and screen adaptations. Local tales and folklore are spread over a vast stretch of territory, from Scotland through Northern England and Wales to Cornwall, and extending also into Brittany, where a great part of the legend is thought to have originated. Here is a personal survey by one of the world's leading Arthurian scholars of the chief locations associated with the legend. It not only recalls the stories but describes the places in detail.
E-Book Information
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Year: 1,988
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City: New York
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Pages: 192
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Pages In File: 200
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Language: English
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Topic: 102
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Identifier: 0805007113, 9780805007114
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Paginated: 1
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Org File Size: 35,424,821
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Extension: pdf
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Toc: Introduction 6
1. Beginning at Glastonbury 12
2. Search for Camelot 37
3. Shapes in the Mist 51
4. The Shifting Scene - Places and People 61
5. The Track of a Magician 88
6. The King Himself 110
7. Arthur's Destiny 152
8. The Enduring Theme 179
Principal Places and Natural Features 182
Bibliography 185
Index 189