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Cambridge: D. S. Brewer, 2002. Very lightly rubbed, else very tidy.. Hard. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo.
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Diu Crône and the Medieval Arthurian Cycle (Arthurian Studies) Hardcover - 2002
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- Title Diu Crône and the Medieval Arthurian Cycle (Arthurian Studies)
- Author Neil Thomas
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First edition
- Pages 234 x 156mm 168 pages Bibliog
- Language ENG
- Publisher D.S.Brewer, Cambridge
- Date March 15, 2002
- ISBN 9780859916363
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- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: Germany
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-D S Brewer, 2002-. First edition. Arthurian Studies 1. ix+152 pages with index. Cloth. Near fine. No dustjacket issued for this library edition. 'Interesting and persuasive, this book will surely influence the future critical discussion of Heinrich's poem and the medieval Arthurian cycle.' "Arthuriana Diu Crone" (The Crown) is one of the most neglected of Arthurian romances, perhaps because it does not fit into the canon of orthodox Arthurian stories: it is Gawain, not Perceval or Galahad, who achieves the Grail, and Heinrich's Arthur is not a predestined, assured imperial figure but a ruler who struggles through reverses and challenges as he attempts to establish his authority, making the eventual triumph of the court and the accolade of the Grail all the more dramatic. "Diu Crone" is a bravura performance which creates a compelling new foundation myth. Camelot is transformed from its initial state of factionalism, sexual betrayal and lack of morale under an inexperienced king to one of law, order…
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