The Chronicles of the Emperor Arthur: A Monograph on the Medieval Welsh Myths of Arthur
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
| Author: | Steven O'Donoghue | ISBN: | 9781301350643 |
| Publisher: | Steven O'Donoghue | Publication: | October 25, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven O'Donoghue |
| ISBN: | 9781301350643 |
| Publisher: | Steven O'Donoghue |
| Publication: | October 25, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
There have been many different accounts of the myth of King Arthur. One of the earliest versions originated from Wales, where Arthur was depicted as not just a king, but an emperor. This monograph examines a range of medieval Welsh stories and poems, with the intention of constructing a narrative of this ruler's life. Was Arthur a British hero, or an arrogant tyrant?
There have been many different accounts of the myth of King Arthur. One of the earliest versions originated from Wales, where Arthur was depicted as not just a king, but an emperor. This monograph examines a range of medieval Welsh stories and poems, with the intention of constructing a narrative of this ruler's life. Was Arthur a British hero, or an arrogant tyrant?
