The Book of Guinevere by Hopkins, Andrea - 1996

USA: Saraband, 1996. This elegant anthology of the poetry and prose, literature and legend surrounding Guinevere of Camelot looks at the enigmatic figure who has been variously seen as scholar, seductress, warrior, and gentle beauty. Richly illustrated in color with medieval manuscripts and pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, the book explores Guinevere's roles -- as educated scribe to the court, devoted wife of King Arthur, and lover of Sir Lancelot -- through the writings of admirers and detractors alike. An illuminating introduction examines the contradictory traditions and sources for Guinevere's story and explains how many strands were blended by medieval writers into the complex legend we are most familiar with today. review >> A very interesting study of the lady of Arthurian legend. A nice piece of non-fiction dealing with fiction. Loved the illustrations also. 96 crisp pp, illus endpapers, just under 500g to post.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 23 Cm.