The History of the Kings of Britain
| AUTHOR | Geoffrey of Monmouth; Thorpe, Lewis; Thorpe, Lewis et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Classics (01/27/1977) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Completed in 1136, this classic chronicle traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as Lear, Cymbeline, Merlin the magician, and the most famous of all British heroes, King Arthur, it is as much myth as it is history, and its veracity was questioned by other medieval writers. But Geoffrey of Monmouth's powerful evocation of illustrious men and deeds captured the imagination of subsequent generations, and his influence can be traced through the works of Malory, Shakespeare, Dryden, and Tennyson. Lewis Thorpe's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and enthralling version of Geoffrey's remarkable narrative. His introduction discusses in depth the aims of the author and his possible sources, and describes the impact of this work on British literature.
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ISBN-13:
9780140441703
ISBN-10:
0140441700
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
384
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.93 x 7.04 inches
Weight:
0.62 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | Europe - Great Britain - General
History | Royalty
History | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
942
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Completed in 1136, this classic chronicle traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as Lear, Cymbeline, Merlin the magician, and the most famous of all British heroes, King Arthur, it is as much myth as it is history, and its veracity was questioned by other medieval writers. But Geoffrey of Monmouth's powerful evocation of illustrious men and deeds captured the imagination of subsequent generations, and his influence can be traced through the works of Malory, Shakespeare, Dryden, and Tennyson. Lewis Thorpe's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and enthralling version of Geoffrey's remarkable narrative. His introduction discusses in depth the aims of the author and his possible sources, and describes the impact of this work on British literature.
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