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Arthurian Literature XXXVI: Sacred Space and Place in Arthurian Romance
Arthurian Literature XXXVI: Sacred Space and Place in Arthurian Romance
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Arthurian Literature is a rich source of new research into Arthurian matters, exploring themes such as space, place, spirituality, penitence, prophecy, sacred spaces, political significance, sexual spaces, and the tomb of King Lot. This special issue examines these topics from various European traditions.
Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2021
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Arthurian literature has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic field, welcoming a wide range of innovative research into various aspects of the Arthurian mythos. This literary genre encompasses a diverse array of captivating material, spanning different genres, historical periods, and theoretical perspectives. In a special issue of the TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, guest editors Sarah Bowden, Susanne Friede, and Andreas Hammer have curated a collection of essays that explore the theme of space and place in Arthurian literature.
The essays in this issue delve into the intricate connections between quest space and individual spirituality in the Vulgate Queste and Malory's Morte Darthur. They also examine the role of penitence in Hartmann's Iwein and Gregorius, the parallels between sacred spaces in the Matter of Britain and medieval Ireland, the political prophecies in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and The Awntyrs off Arthure A, the syntagmatic and paradigmatic spaces in Chrétien's Perceval, the spatial significance in Wigalois and Prosa Lancelot, the political meaning of the tomb of King Lot and the rebel kings in Malory's Morte Darthur, and the sexual spaces in twelfth-century French romance.
Through these diverse and thought-provoking essays, Arthurian literature continues to expand its horizons, offering new insights and perspectives on the rich tapestry of this legendary mythological world. Whether scholars are interested in the historical context, literary analysis, or theoretical frameworks, this special issue provides a valuable resource for exploring the multifaceted dimensions of Arthurian literature.
Weight: 442g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781843846048
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