Bibliograph

King of the Celts, Arthurian legends and the Celtic tradition, Jean Markale ; translated by Christine Hauch

Type

Label

King of the Celts, Arthurian legends and the Celtic tradition, Jean Markale ; translated by Christine Hauch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-303) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

King of the Celts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

28721707

Responsibility statement

Jean Markale ; translated by Christine Hauch

Sub title

Arthurian legends and the Celtic tradition

Summary

A study of King Arthur and Celtic society, examining the character without deciding first whether he is real or imaginary, and considering the main currents of thought behind his creation

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- pt. 1 King Arthur in the medieval world -- Arthurian literature -- The political background -- pt. 2 King Arthur in the Celtic world -- Britain in the Dark Ages -- King Arthur in history -- The Arthurian myth -- The early saga of Arthur -- pt. 3 Waiting for Arthur -- The specific quality of the Celts -- Arthur's legacy

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