Geoffrey of Monmouth by Karen Jankulak (English) Paperback Book

Description: Geoffrey of Monmouth by Karen Jankulak Geoffrey of Monmouth, a twelfth-century cleric, was the first person to compose a detailed and continuous history of Britain from its origins to the domination of the Anglo-Saxons. This book illustrates the close ties between Geoffreys notion of British and Arthurian society and other materials from medieval Wales and Ireland. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Born early in the twelfth century, Geoffrey of Monmouth was a clergyman who played a central role in the development and spread of the Arthurian legend from Britain to medieval Europe. But his works, both his History of the Kings of Britain and his Life of Merlin, go far beyond King Arthur and his court: these works presented, for the first time, a coherent and proud account of Britains early history, from its founding to its eclipse at the hands of the Anglo-Saxons. The present volume provides an accessible account of the life and times of this extremely influential medieval writer and historian. K. Jankulak delves into Geoffreys writings, offering detailed synopses and explaining their significance to British historical record. Jankulak also addresses recent arguments over whether Geoffrey relied on information from earlier sources or simply invented stories and concludes that Geoffrey did invent or adapt much of what he wrote, but was substantially faithful to his main source, Welsh tradition. Author Biography Dr. Karen Jankulak is Lecturer in Medieval Celtic History and Literature at the University of Wales, Lampeter. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Geoffrey of Monmouth and his Work 2. Historia Regum Britanniae and its Sources 3. Geoffreys Models: Thinking about History in Medieval Wales and Ireland 4. Geoffreys Welsh Inheritance: the Red Dragon and the Promise of Sovereignty 5. Britain and Rome 6. Magnus Maximus and the Colonization of Brittany 7. The Arthurian Section of Historia Regum Britanniae 8. Merlin, Prophetiae Merlini and Vita Merlini 9. Welsh Tradition and Geoffreys Legacy Conclusion Select Bibliography Index Review Text Geoffrey of Monmouth, a twelfth-century cleric, was the first person to compose a detailed and continuous history of Britain from its origins to the domination of the Anglo-Saxons. His writings were enormously popular throughout the western European world, and he is justly credited with bringing The Matter of Britain (including, most notably, the figure of Arthur) to a much wider audience. The vast popularity of this material has persisted to the present day, mainly but not solely in the interest shown in King Arthur. This book illustrates the close ties between Geoffreys notion of British and Arthurian society and other materials from medieval Wales and Ireland. Author Comments Dr. Karen Jankulak is Lecturer in Medieval Celtic History and Literature at the University of Wales, Lampeter. Details ISBN0708321518 Author Karen Jankulak Pages 144 ISBN-10 0708321518 ISBN-13 9780708321515 Imprint University of Wales Press Place of Publication Wales Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 936.2007202 Year 2010 Short Title GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH Language English Media Book Publication Date 2010-06-30 Birth 1964 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2010-06-30 NZ Release Date 2010-06-30 Publisher University of Wales Press Series Writers of Wales Alternative 9780708323144 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2010-10-06 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:147631799;

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