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A Companion to Geoffrey of Monmouth / by Georgia Henley, Joshua Byron Smith

Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: Brill's companions to European history ; volume 22Publisher: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]Description: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 575 Seiten) : IllustrationenISBN:
  • 9789004410398
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DOI: DOI: 10.1163/9789004410398Online resources: Summary: A Companion to Geoffrey of Monmouth brings together scholars from a range of disciplines to provide an updated scholarly introduction to all aspects of his work. Arguably the most influential secular writer of medieval Britain, Geoffrey (d. 1154) popularized Arthurian literature and left an indelible mark on European romance, history, and genealogy. Despite this outsized influence, Geoffrey’s own life, background, and motivations are little understood. The volume situates his life and works within their immediate historical context and frames them within current critical discussion across the humanities. By necessity, this volume concentrates primarily on Geoffrey’s own life and times, with the reception of his works covered by a series of short encyclopaedic overviews, organized by language, that serve as guides to further reading. Readership: A Companion to Geoffrey of Monmouth should appeal to anyone with an interest in Arthurian literature, Celtic studies, and medieval historyPPN: PPN: 1778467857Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-94-OAB
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