Evolution Of Arthurian Romance From The Beginnings Down To The Year 1300 V1

The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300 V1 is a book written by James Douglas Bruce that explores the development of Arthurian literature from its earliest origins to the year 1300. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the period from the earliest Arthurian legends to the end of the 12th century.The book examines the various literary sources that contributed to the development of Arthurian romance, including Celtic mythology, medieval history, and the works of Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chr�����tien de Troyes. It also explores the themes and motifs that are common to Arthurian literature, such as the quest for the Holy Grail, the love triangle between Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot, and the role of Merlin as Arthur's advisor.The author provides a detailed analysis of the different versions of the Arthurian legend that were popular during this period, including the Welsh Mabinogion, the French Roman de Brut, and the English Le Morte d'Arthur. He also examines the influence of Arthurian romance on other literary genres, such as medieval epic poetry and courtly love literature.Overall, The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300 V1 is a comprehensive study of the development of Arthurian literature during the Middle Ages. It provides valuable insights into the cultural and literary influences that shaped this important literary tradition and is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Arthurian literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.