The Arthurian Epic: A Comparative Study Of The Cambrian, Breton, And Anglo-Norman Versions Of The Story And Tennyson's Idylls Of The King

By S Humphreys Gurteen and Stephen Humphreys Villiers Gurteen

Book Overview

The Arthurian Epic: A Comparative Study Of The Cambrian, Breton, And Anglo-Norman Versions Of The Story And Tennyson's Idylls Of The King is a book written by S. Humphreys Gurteen. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the Arthurian legend, comparing and contrasting the different versions of the story as told by the Cambrian, Breton, and Anglo-Norman cultures. The author also examines Tennyson's Idylls of the King, a collection of poems based on the Arthurian legend. The book delves into the historical context of the Arthurian legend, exploring the origins of the story and its evolution over time. It also analyzes the themes and motifs that are common across the different versions of the story. The Arthurian Epic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Arthurian legend and its place in literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428655603
• ISBN13: 9781428655607
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"