An Arthurian Miscellany

Description

The story of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table has sparked the interest and fascination of numerous scholars and leaders throughout the ages. This is a collection of 214 pieces of Arthurian literature that includes poems, essays and drama, and is written in accordance with the main canon of the stories and legends of old. With most of the stories and poetry included having been written throughout the 18th to 20th centuries, this collection of Arthurian literature is one of the most comprehensive ever presented in written form.

King Arthur is believed to have been a legendary monarch that led the early Britons in their struggles against the Saxon invasions during the 5th or 6th century AD. Although he appears throughout local folklore, there is no definite historical documentation to prove his existence. Most scholars, therefore, dispute the fact of his historical presence, but still cannot dispute the influence that King Arthur had throughout medieval and modern culture.

Most of the writings are inspired by the original writings of Gildas (500 – 570), a British monk who was mainly known as Gildas the Wise. He was responsible for writing the notable religious polemic known as De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae, which spoke about the history of the Britons both before and during the Saxon invasion.

Despite the unconvincing historical evidence tied in with the existence of King Arthur, all the important protagonists in the Arthurian legends and stories, including Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, Mordred and the knights of Camelot are included in the stories, essays and other important literary works added to An Arthurian Miscellany.

For anyone interested in the story itself, the many values, lessons and ideals it contains, and the alleged historical authenticity of some of the claims and tales from the book, An Arthurian Miscellany is the perfect place to start your research or just enjoy the entertainment it offers.
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