Discovering King Arthur - Beryl Beare
paperback VG. ‘Discovering King Arthur’ is not intended as an academic book, but is a voyage of discovery through the Arthurian cycle with stories retold from the main British authors. Because these stories have been selected for their dramatic impact they are divided into acts, and scenes within acts, but are told in straightforward narrative form with each act and scene introduced by a brief passage from its original source. The stories range from before Arthur’s birth, with - from Geoffrey of Monmouth - Merlin’s prophecies and his adventures at the hand of King Vortigen. They continue through the cycle with various tales from Malory, a tale from the Welsh ‘Mabinogion’, and the entertaining story of Gareth and Lynette from Tennyson’s ‘Idylls of the King’. ‘Discovering King Arthur’ also contains much helpful information for the reader: a brief description of the characters, some details about the geographical and political situation in fifth and sixth century Britain, a synopsis of the Arthurian story and, finally, some information about the authors and their sources and the influence of Arthur on our culture today. pick up from Tollcross, Edinburgh, or can post to Uk for an extra £3.00 Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit