The Structure of Le Livre D'artus, and Its Function in the Evolution of the Arthurian ProseRomances A Critical Study in Medieval Literature Classic Reprint

Heinrich Oskar Sommer

ISBN 10: 1333352441 / ISBN 13: 9781333352448

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019

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• Titel: The Structure of Le Livre D'artus, and Its Function in the Evolution of the Arthurian ProseRomances A Critical Study in Medieval Literature Classic Reprint
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1333352441
• ISBN-13: 9781333352448
• Einband: PAP
• Zustand: New

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This book delves into the complex world of medieval Arthurian prose romances, specifically exploring the evolution of the "Le Livre d'Artus," a sprawling compilation of tales that shaped the Arthurian legend. The author meticulously analyzes a unique manuscript, MS. No. 337, which contains two distinct fragments. The first fragment corresponds to the early history of King Arthur as found in the Vulgate Cycle, while the second fragment offers a different version of this same history. The author argues that these fragments, despite their differences, are linked by a common origin. Through detailed textual comparisons, they reveal how these fragments, in addition to other manuscripts of the Vulgate Merlin, point to the existence of a larger, foundational text, "Le Livre d'Artus," that served as a crucial stepping stone in the development of the Arthurian prose romances. The author's analysis sheds new light on the process by which the "Le Livre d'Artus" influenced the influential "Le Livre de Lancelot," highlighting how these two works interacted and shaped the narrative arc of the Arthurian legend. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of medieval writers and illuminates the dynamic evolution of a cornerstone of Western literature.

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Excerpt from The Structure of Le Livre D'artus, and Its Function in the Evolution of the Arthurian Prose-Romances: A Critical Study in Medieval Literature

I.' Fragments I. And I I if a section relating certain events were intercalated between them, would form a coherent romance, allowance being made for small discrepancies owing to their different date.

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