Bulfinch's Medieval Mythology (eBook)

Thomas Bulfinch (Autor)

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2019
304 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-83680-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Bulfinch recounts tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of British history. Young readers can find no better introduction to medieval myths and legends.

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Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English history. Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings. Generations of children and adults have thrilled to these timeless tales, and young readers can find no better introduction to the enchantment of medieval myths and legends.

Autor

American author Thomas Bulfinch (1796–1867) was steeped in classical culture from an early age, attending the Boston Latin School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Harvard College. His first book, The Age of Fable, told of gods and heroes as portrayed in the works of Ovid and Virgil. It was later combined with The Age of Chivalry and Legends of Charlemagne in a single volume known as Bulfinch's Mythology, which has entertained and educated generations of children and adults.

Inhalt

Part I. King Arthur and His Knights I. Introduction II. The Mythical History of England III. Arthur IV. Caradoc Briefbras V. Sir Gawain VI. Launcelot of the Lake VII. The Story of Launcelot: The Adventure of the Cart VIII. The Story of Launcelot: The Lady of Shalott IX, The Story of Launcelot: Queen Guenever's Peril X. The Story of Tristram of Lyonesse XI. Tristram and Isoude XII. The Story of Sir Tristram XIII. The End of the Story of Sir Tristram XIV. The Story of Perceval XV. The Quest of the Sangreal XVI. The End of the Quest XVII. Sir Agrivain's Treason XVIII. Morte d'Arthur Part II. The Mabinogeon XIX.  The Britons XX. The Lady of the Fountain XXI. The Lady of the Fountain (continued) XXII. The Lady of the Fountain (continued) XXIII. Geraint, the Son of Erbin XXIV.  Geraint, the Son of Erbin (continued) XXV. Geraint, the Son of Erbin (continued) XXVI. Pwyll, Prince of Dyved XXVII. Branwen, the Daughter of Llyr XXVIII. Manawyddan XXIX. Kilwich and Olwen XXX. Kilwich and Olwen (continued) XXXI. Peredur, the Son of Evrawc XXXII. Taliesin Part III. The Knights of English History XXXIII. King Richard and the Third Crusade XXXIV. Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest XXXV. Robin Hood and His Adventures XXXVI. Chevy Chase XXXVII. The Battle of Otterbourne XXXVIII. Edward the Black Prince Index  

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.1.2019
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Thrift Editions
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: alexander romance • arthurian • Arthurian legend • Beowulf • bevis of hampton • Fairies • Faust • fenian cycle • Holy Grail • Lady Godiva • legendary sagas • Merlin • one thousand and one nights • pied piper • Sagas • Saint Patrick • we named the dog indiana
• ISBN-10: 0-486-83680-0 / 0486836800
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-83680-5 / 9780486836805