A Companion to Arthurian LiteratureISBN: 978-1-4051-5789-6
Hardcover
588 pages
February 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of
Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the
contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic
media. Part of the popular series, Blackwell Companions to
Literature and Culture, this expansive volume enables a fundamental
understanding of Arthurian literature and explores why it is still
integral to contemporary culture.
- Offers a comprehensive survey from the earliest to the most recent works
- Features an impressive range of well-known international contributors
- Examines contemporary additions to the Arthurian canon, including film and computer games
- Underscores an understanding of Arthurian literature as fundamental to western literary tradition