Chretien de Troyes and the Dawn of Arthurian Romance - by William Farina (Paperback)
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- During the late 12th century, the Arthurian legends first took their form in the imagination of French-speaking romancers.
- About the Author: William Farina is a retired real estate consultant for the federal government, now living in Evanston, Illinois.
- 255 Pages
- Literary Criticism, European
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About the Book
During the late 12th century, the Arthurian legends first took their form in the imagination of French-speaking romancers. Foremost among these poets was the great Chretien de Troyes, credited with incorporating into the Arthurian tradition the quest for the Holy Grail and the adulterous affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. This critical text explores the French roots of the legends and the source material of the individual characters, with special attention to the creative role played by de Troyes, whose contribution to the saga continues to shape and inform the modern imagination.Book Synopsis
During the late 12th century, the Arthurian legends first took their form in the imagination of French-speaking romancers. Foremost among these poets was the great Chretien de Troyes, credited with incorporating into the Arthurian tradition the quest for the Holy Grail and the adulterous affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. This critical text explores the French roots of the legends and the source material of the individual characters, with special attention to the creative role played by de Troyes, whose contribution to the saga continues to shape and inform the modern imagination.
About the Author
William Farina is a retired real estate consultant for the federal government, now living in Evanston, Illinois. He has written books on Arthurian legend, early Christianity, the American Civil War, Shakespeare and baseball.Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6.02 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 255
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: European
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: French
Format: Paperback
Author: William Farina
Language: English
Street Date: September 7, 2010
TCIN: 1000178681
UPC: 9780786448661
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-4916
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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