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Myths and Legends of the British Isles Richard Barber

Myths and Legends of the British Isles von Richard Barber

Myths and Legends of the British Isles Richard Barber


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Zusammenfassung

A mythology for the islands of Britain.

Myths and Legends of the British Isles Zusammenfassung

Myths and Legends of the British Isles Richard Barber

THE BRITISH ISLES have a long tradition of tales of gods, heroes and marvels, hinting at a mythology once as relevant to the races which settled the islands as the Greek and Roman gods were to the classical world. The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets. The Norse gods which peopled the Anglo-Saxon past survive in Beowulf; Cuchulainn, Taliesin and the magician Merlin take shape from Celtic mythology; and saints include Helena who brought a piece of the True Cross to Britain, and Joseph of Arimathea whose staff grew into the Glastonbury thorn. Tales ofthe British Arthur are followed by legends of later heroes, including Harold, Hereward and Godiva. These figures and many others were part of a familiar national mythology on which Shakespeare drew for Lear, Macbeth and Hamlet, creating the famous versions that are known today. Here the original stories are presented again. RICHARD BARBER's other books include King Arthur: Hero and Legend, Arthurian Legends: An Anthology, and The Knight and Chivalry; he is currently working on a study of the legend of the Holy Grail. Borders.com: England and the British Isles have a rich and still thriving tradition of myths and legends - and this wonderful volume collects together more than thirty of the best from a number of sources... an incredible insight into the fascinating yet complex history of the British Isles and its peoples... Those fascinated by mythology will wantto add this wonderful book to their collections.

Myths and Legends of the British Isles Bewertungen

An excellent reference book... This collection makes fascinating reading. The stories are authoritatively and accurately written - there should be a copy in every school in Britain, and certainly in all secondary and tertiary schools. It is an enjoyable source book for all. SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Those fascinated by mythology will want to add this wonderful book to their collections. * BORDERS.COM *

Über Richard Barber

RICHARD BARBER has had a huge influence on the study of medieval history and literature, as both a writer and a publisher. His first book on the Arthurian legend appeared in 1961, and his major works include The Knight and Chivalry (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award in 1971), Edward Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe and The Holy Grail: the History of a Legend which was widely praised and was translated into six languages.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 Prologue - the Roman stories of the outer isles. Part 2 The origins: the giants of the island of Albion; the origins of the Scottish nation; the book of the takings of Ireland; the descent of the Saxon kings from Woden. Part 3 The early history: Brutus conquers Britain; King Lear; Lludd and Llefelys; the dream of Maxen Wledig; Hengist and Horsa; Hamlet. Part 4 Marvels and magic: on the marvels of Britain; Culhwch and Olwen; the life of Merlin; Taliesin; the wild hunt. Part 5 Heroes and saints: Arthur; Beowulf; the deeds of Cuchulain; the four branches of the Mabinogi; the voyage of St Brendan; the life of St Cadog; St Joseph of Arimathea and Glastonbury; St George; Helena and the True Cross. Part 6 History and romance: the life of King Harold; Hereward the Wake; Richard Coeur de Lion; King Horn; Havelok the Dane; Guy of Warwick; Bevis of Hampton; Robin Hood; Macbeth; Lady Godiva.

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Myths and Legends of the British Isles Richard Barber
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