Essay on Merlin the Magician (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Herrig, Louis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282597034 ISBN 13 : 9780282597030

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delve into the origins of medieval romance and the Merlin legend with a clear, scholarly eye.

This essay surveys how chivalric stories and magical narratives grew across cultures from the ancient world to the Middle Ages. It frames the rise of romance, the role of legendary heroes, and the way storytellers in Wales and beyond shaped our sense of Arthurian lore. The discussion frames Merlin’s place within a broad tapestry of myth, history, and language.

Readers will encounter a careful look at sources, the craft of early poetry, and the way bardic truth and romance diverged in later narratives. It also considers how Welsh poetry and the tales of Arthur and Merlin influenced a wide European audience, shaping enduring legends.

• Origins and cross-cultural roots of Romance and legendary tales


• The Welsh bardic tradition and its influence on narrative style


• Merlin and Arthur as central figures in the medieval imagination


• How language, poetry, and myth interweave to form enduring legends

Ideal for readers of medieval literature, folklore, and Arthurian history who want a thoughtful grounding in how these stories arose and spread.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282597034
• ISBN 13: 9780282597030
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 35
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