Arthurian Figures of History and Legend: A Biographical Dictionary

Author:   Frank D. Reno
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786444205


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   19 November 2010
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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This biographical dictionary separates myth from history by differentiating and defining figures associated with Arthuriana. Entries cover more than 400 legendary and historic figures, and include extensive cross-referencing, maps, illustrations and photographs. An appendix provides a comprehensive character index of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur.

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Author:   Frank D. Reno
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.481kg
ISBN:  

9780786444205


ISBN 10:   0786444207
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   19 November 2010
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgment      viii Preface      Biographical Dictionary      Appendix A: A Character Index of Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur      Appendix B: Harleian MS 3859      Bibliography      Index     

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meticulous research...a valuable literary resource...essential --Library Journal recommended --ARBA a detailed and educational guide to the key personalities, both fact and fiction, of the Arthurian legend --Reference Reviews not only fascinating but useful for exploring the legion of characters that make up the matter of Britain in both history and legend...lots of good stuff --Mythlore.


meticulous research...a valuable literary resource...essential --<i>Library Journal</i>; recommended --<i>ARBA</i>; a detailed and educational guide to the key personalities, both fact and fiction, of the Arthurian legend --<i>Reference Reviews</i>; not only fascinating but useful for exploring the legion of characters that make up the matter of Britain in both history and legend...lots of good stuff --<i>Mythlore</i>.


meticulous research...a valuable literary resource...essential --Library Journal; recommended --ARBA; a detailed and educational guide to the key personalities, both fact and fiction, of the Arthurian legend --Reference Reviews; not only fascinating but useful for exploring the legion of characters that make up the matter of Britain in both history and legend...lots of good stuff --Mythlore.


Author Information

The late Frank D. Reno lectured throughout the United States and in 2002 was invited to Britain to contribute to the BBC documentary Arthur: King of the Britons. He lived in Lafayette, Colorado.

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