Folklore & Mythology

King Arthur, probably the most popular of British kings and one whose name is synonymous with courage, chivalry and romanticism. Arthur, King of the Britons, Arthur the medieval legend, Arthur the Celtic warlord, Arthur of the pre-Raphaelites and Arthur of the movies… would the real King Arthur please stand up? Daniel Mersey explores the many faces, myths and theories surrounding this famous king. A modern biography and a history, this book is a thoroughly entertaining and eye-opening depiction of the multiple King Arthur. Published to tie in with the Disney’s feature film on King Arthur. more...

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Many of the articles in this collection were originally presented as papers at the 19th International Congress of the International Arthurian Society in Toulouse, France, 25th-31st July, 1999, where one of the chosen themes was that of comedy in Arthurian romance. more...

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This witty and accessible book traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times, explaining its enduring appeal.:.; Traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times.; Covers art and films as well as the great literary works of Arthurian romance.; Draws out the changing political, moral and emotional uses of the story.; Explains the enduring appeal of the Arthurian legend.; Written by an author with vast knowledge of medieval literature. more...

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In this exhilarating guide, Craig J. Saper takes us on an eye-opening tour of the process of cultural invention—willfully entertaining foolish, absurd, even fake, solutions as a way of reaching new perspectives on cultural problems. Saper deploys this method to reveal unsuspected connections among major cultural issues, such as urban decay, the dangers of television’s power, family values, and conservative criticism of higher education. more...

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This book analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular, it examines how myths encode thoughts on ritual, the code of the warrior, marriage, and politics. Combining traditional historical and literary criticism with the approaches of anthropologists, feminist critics, and cultural historians, the authors study specific examples of the epic and tragedy, as well as funeral orations and the Parthenon marbles, to illuminate the ways mythic media exploited the beliefs, concepts, and practices of fifth-century Athens, simultaneously exemplifying and shaping that culture.  more...

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