Despite his enduring popularity, King Arthur remains the most enigmatic of Britain's legendary heroes. In this new book, author Dan Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, while exploring the different facets of Arthurian myth, from the numerous, conflicting theories of his historical origin, through the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and concluding with an examination of his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork, this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.
year: 2013, 2015
call number/section: 942.01
subjects: arthur, king, britons, kings and rulers, folklore, great britain, history, to 1066, juvenile literature, juvenile literature, juvenile literature
Editions
Mersey, Daniel
Osprey Publishing (2013)
Despite his enduring popularity, King Arthur remains the most enigmatic of Britain's legendary heroes. In this new book, author Dan Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, while exploring the different facets of Arthurian myth, from the numerous, conflicting theories of his historical origin, through the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and concluding with an examination of his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork, this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero.
Schools: 0
Mersey, Daniel
Rosen Pub. (2015)
Retells the legends of King Arthur and his knights, while also exploring the conflicting theories of their historical origin, the tales of Welsh folklore and medieval romance, and the portrayals of King Arthur in modern media.
Schools: 2