The Arthurian Encyclopedia
Book description
Discusses the literary, musical, and film versions of the story of King Arthur and surveys the characters, themes, and history of the Arthur legend
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1 author picked The Arthurian Encyclopedia as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This was one of the first Arthurian reference books and remains one of the best.
Its comprehensive scope, covering Arthurian legends and characters across many European literatures, provides answers to all possible questions about the world of Arthur. The format of short alphabetical entries is perfect for browsing – you will find all you need to know about the Bleeding Lance or the ‘Gargantuan Chronicles’ among many other lesser-known Arthurian curiosities.
I found this book invaluable when I was preparing my own book and I still dip into it when teaching students.
From Helen's list on sensible stories about King Arthur.
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