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Description:This collection provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the world of Arthur by looking beyond the canonical texts and themes, taking instead a transversal perspective on the Arthurian narrative. From early Latin chronicles and Welsh poetry to twenty-first century anime and political conspiracies, the essays in this collection explore the continuities that make the material recognisable across contexts, as well as significant divergences specific to particular times and places, revealing the astonishing variety of adaptations that have made the Arthurian story popular in large parts of the world.Divided into 4 sections--The World of Arthur in the British Isles; The European World of Arthur; The Material World of Arthur; and The Transversal World of Arthur--the book focuses on the movement of Arthurian material across temporal, material, and geographical boundaries. Broadly chronological, the sections are bound together by thematic focal points that illustrate the breadth and scope of Arthurian adaptation.The Arthurian story can be seen as an evolving constellation of characters and themes that remain recognisable as they pass through different material, literary, and social contexts this comprehensive and illuminating book will be of interest to anyone studying or researching Arthurian and medieval literature and history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Arthurian World (Routledge Worlds). To get started finding The Arthurian World (Routledge Worlds), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This collection provides an innovative and wide-ranging introduction to the world of Arthur by looking beyond the canonical texts and themes, taking instead a transversal perspective on the Arthurian narrative. From early Latin chronicles and Welsh poetry to twenty-first century anime and political conspiracies, the essays in this collection explore the continuities that make the material recognisable across contexts, as well as significant divergences specific to particular times and places, revealing the astonishing variety of adaptations that have made the Arthurian story popular in large parts of the world.Divided into 4 sections--The World of Arthur in the British Isles; The European World of Arthur; The Material World of Arthur; and The Transversal World of Arthur--the book focuses on the movement of Arthurian material across temporal, material, and geographical boundaries. Broadly chronological, the sections are bound together by thematic focal points that illustrate the breadth and scope of Arthurian adaptation.The Arthurian story can be seen as an evolving constellation of characters and themes that remain recognisable as they pass through different material, literary, and social contexts this comprehensive and illuminating book will be of interest to anyone studying or researching Arthurian and medieval literature and history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Arthurian World (Routledge Worlds). To get started finding The Arthurian World (Routledge Worlds), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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