The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300 V2

""The Evolution of Arthurian Romance from the Beginnings Down to the Year 1300"" is a two-volume work by James Douglas Bruce that explores the development of the Arthurian legend in literature. Volume 2 covers the period from the 12th century to the year 1300. The author examines the various versions of the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they evolved over time, tracing their origins in Welsh and Celtic mythology and their transformation into the chivalric romance genre. Bruce analyzes the themes, motifs, and literary techniques used by different authors to convey their vision of the Arthurian legend, including Chr?????tien de Troyes, Wolfram von Eschenbach, and Thomas Malory. The book also explores the social, political, and cultural context in which these works were produced, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Arthurian literature in the medieval period. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, mythology, and cultural history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.