The Changing Destiny of King Arthur in Medieval Romances and Verse Narratives

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Abstract

Ancient and medieval myths continue to influence us today. However, even myths are in danger of falling apart under close and critical scrutiny. This is the case with the myth of King Arthur, as the discussion of representative literary examples from the late twelfth through the late fourteenth centuries indicates. Even though we do not observe explicit criticism of the king, the various poets increasingly projected him only as a shadowy figure of little significance, if not as a dangerous character undermining his own traditional values as a king.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Monarch and the (Non)-Human in Literature and Cinema
Subtitle of host publicationWestern and Global Perspectives
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages193-211
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781003830511
ISBN (Print)9781032423814
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities
  • General Social Sciences

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