Arthurian Legends
(, 2nd Revised edition)
Publishing Details
Arthurian Legends
By (Author) Rosalind Kerven
Batsford
Batsford
28th August 2019
6th June 2019
2nd Revised edition
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
European history
398.22
Physical Properties
224
Width 136mm, Height 192mm
Description
The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend, splendidly recreated for 2019, featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.
The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend, splendidly recreated for 2019, featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. These fascinating ancient tales are retold by Rosalind Kerven, author of the bestselling English Fairy Tales and Legends. With plots full of romance, adventure and enchantment, these stories are revived by the author to reflect their origins in oral history and appeal to a whole new generation of readers. Stories include Elaine Who Loved Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde and The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have recently been adapted in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary culture. The book also features detailed notes on each story and mentions specific places in Britain with Arthurian links, including properties such as Tintagel. Illustrated with images inspired by Arthurian legend by Arthur Rackham and others.
Author Bio
Rosalind Kerven, "connoisseur of myths and folk tales" - The Independent, is a narrative folklorist and the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries. She has specialist knowledge of world myths, legends and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful old stories back to life for modern readers. Her bestselling titles include English Fairy Tales and Legends, Viking Myths & Sagas, Faeries, Elves & Goblins and Arthurian Legends. She lives in the Northumberland National Park.
