A Study Of Merlin In English Literature From The Middle Ages To The Present Day
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A Study Of Merlin In English Literature From The Middle Ages To The Present Day
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Author : Christopher Dean
language : en
Publisher: Lewiston, N.Y. ; Queenston, Ont. : E. Mellen Press
Release Date : 1992
A Study Of Merlin In English Literature From The Middle Ages To The Present Day written by Christopher Dean and has been published by Lewiston, N.Y. ; Queenston, Ont. : E. Mellen Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Literary Criticism categories.
This study traces the manner of Merlin's presentation in English fiction from the 12th century to the late-20th century. Unlike the speculative works that deal with Merlin's pre-historic origins, this study is based throughout entirely on the concrete evidence of verifiable texts. A fundamental thesis of the study is that the way Merlin is presented is largely determined by the mood and spirit of the times in which the different authors wrote. Attempts have been made, therefore, to make this link as consistently as possible. A bibliography, which gives a comprehensive checklist of the works in English in which Merlin appears down to 1989 is also included.
The Arthur Of The English
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Author : W R J Barron
language : en
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Release Date : 2020-11-15
The Arthur Of The English written by W R J Barron and has been published by University of Wales Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
This first comprehensive treatment of Arthurian literature in the English language up until the end of the Middle Ages is now available for the first time in paperback. English people think of Arthur as their own – stamped on the landscape in scores of place-names, echoed in the names of princes even today. Yet some would say the English were the historical Arthur’s bitterest enemies and usurpers of his heritage. The process by which Arthurian legends have become an important part of England’s cultural heritage is traced in this book. Previous studies have concentrated on the handful of chivalric romances, which have given the impression that Arthur is a hero of romantic escapism. This study seeks to provide a more comprehensive and insightful look at the English Arthurian legends and how they evolved. It focuses primarily upon the literary aspects of Arthurian legend, but it also makes some important political and social observations.
Merlin
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Author : Stephen Knight
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Merlin written by Stephen Knight and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, has been a source of enduring fascination for centuries. In this authoritative, entertaining, and generously illustrated book, Stephen Knight traces the myth of Merlin back to its earliest roots in the early Welsh figure of Myrddin. He then follows Merlin as he is imagined and reimagined through centuries of literature and art, beginning with Geoffrey of Monmouth, whose immensely popular History of the Kings of Britain (1138) transmitted the story of Merlin to Europe at large. He covers French and German as well as Anglophone elements of the myth and brings the story up to the present with discussions of a globalized Merlin who finds his way into popular literature, film, television, and New Age philosophy. Knight argues that Merlin in all his guises represents a conflict basic to Western societies-the clash between knowledge and power. While the Merlin story varies over time, the underlying structural tension remains the same whether it takes the form of bard versus lord, magician versus monarch, scientist versus capitalist, or academic versus politician. As Knight sees it, Merlin embodies the contentious duality inherent to organized societies. In tracing the applied meanings of knowledge in a range of social contexts, Knight reveals the four main stages of the Merlin myth: Wisdom (early Celtic British), Advice (medieval European), Cleverness (early modern English), and Education (worldwide since the nineteenth century). If a wizard can be captured within the pages of a book, Knight has accomplished the feat.
Merlin
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Author : Peter H. Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-06
Merlin written by Peter H. Goodrich and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Studies In The Legend Of Merlin
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Author : Michael John Raleigh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Studies In The Legend Of Merlin written by Michael John Raleigh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with categories.
Merlin
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Author : Peter H. Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-06-01
Merlin written by Peter H. Goodrich and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book deals with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture. Following an extended introduction and a full bibliography, the volume offers nearly twenty essays--some newly commissioned for this volume, others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role. Two of the reprinted essays are translated into English for the first time.
The Book Of Merlin
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Author : John Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2020-09-15
The Book Of Merlin written by John Matthews and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-15 with History categories.
Merlin remains the most famous and familiar image of the magician we possess. In this new book, Arthurian expert John Matthews examines the many guises of Merlin.
The Legacy Of Courtly Literature
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Author : Deborah Nelson-Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-17
The Legacy Of Courtly Literature written by Deborah Nelson-Campbell and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-17 with Literary Criticism categories.
This fascinating volume examines the enduring influence of courtly tradition and courtly love, particularly in contemporary popular culture. The ten chapters explore topics including the impact of the medieval troubadour in modern love songs, the legacy of figures such as Tristan, Iseult, Lancelot, Guinevere, and Merlin in modern film and literature, and more generally, how courtly and chivalric conceptions of love have shaped the Western world’s conception of love, loyalty, honor, and adultery throughout history and to this day.
Merlin
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Author : Peter Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Garland Science
Release Date : 2003-07-10
Merlin written by Peter Goodrich and has been published by Garland Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book deals with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture. Following an extended introduction and a full bibliography, the volume offers nearly twenty essays-some newly commissioned for this volume others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role. Two of the reprinted essays are translated into English for the first time.
Scotland S Merlin
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Author : Tim Clarkson
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Release Date : 2016-05-19
Scotland S Merlin written by Tim Clarkson and has been published by Birlinn Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-19 with History categories.
Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The book considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. It looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd. Lailoken's reappearance in medieval Welsh literature as the fabled prophet Myrddin is also examined. Myrddin himself was eventually transformed into Merlin the wizard, King Arthur's friend and mentor. This is the Merlin we recognise today, not only in art and literature but also on screen. His earlier forms are less familiar, more remote, but can still be found among the lore and legend of the Dark Ages. Behind them we catch fleeting glimpses of an original figure who perhaps really did exist: a solitary fugitive, tormented by his experience of war, who roamed the hills and forests of southern Scotland long ago.