The Arthur of the Germans

The Arthur of the Germans
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Publisher : University of Wales Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-13 : 9781786837370
ISBN-10 : 1786837374
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Download or read book The Arthur of the Germans written by and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the twelfth century onwards the legends of King Arthur and his knights, including the Tristan legend, spread across Europe, producing a vast range of adaptations and new stories. German and Dutch literature were of central importance in this expansion of Arthurian material from the 12th to 16th century. This title deals with this topic.


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