Books based on arthurian legend just good books and the. The questing beast or otherwise known as beast glatisant, was a strange creature from the arthurian lore. What are the best books on the legend of merlin and king. A burlesque tragedy, in two acts altered, from fielding by. John dee, king arthur, and the conquest of the arctic.
I included books for all ages, roughly listed in order for youngest readers on up. The recommendation service has sorted out exciting, stylized, semi serious, serious, humorous and entertaining films and tv shows about with arthurian legend, king arthur, knight, sword, magic, sword and sorcery, heroes, adventure, sword fight and rivalry plots mostly in fantasy, adventure and. The book is an exploration into the world of the medieval troubadours, who wrote the arthurian romances, and the outstanding contributions of the scientific, architectural. The first two books contain a reimaging of the arthurian legend. Finally, if youre looking for a specific baby name or nationality, make. A variety of other material and information relating to the early. The best arthurian novels for fans of actual history. Ya books with arthurian legend 104 books goodreads. Arthurian legend is based on the fictional life of king arthur of britain, developed from stories in celtic mythology. We hope you enjoy these series as they continue to grow and expand to become the definitive arthurian experience. Coe and simon young, the celtic sources for the arthurian legend llanerch 1995 order here which gives both texts and translation. Books that retell or reinterpret the arthurian legends. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Arthur, merlin, guenivere, lancelot, mordred riffs on them all. And i agree that mary stewarts arthurian saga is another good read its now four books as is stephen lawheads the pendragon cycle. The following is a list of characters with descriptions. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. May 15, 2017 also note, i may have forgotten some of the bad and ugly points since i only saw the film once, but i am not inclined to view it again. Arthurian subgenre tales are set in the world of king arthurs legendary camelot. Delve into the enchanted world of arthurian legends where you will meet the knights of the round table. An introduction to arthurian legend hen most western contemporaries reminisce upon arthur the king, they inevitably do so with a certain wistfulness, a sense of storybooks and wonders, ideals of justice and romance. Avalon will be forever part of my heart and soul thanks to the world bradley opened up. The author still manages to surprise you, even if you know your arthurian trivia. How king arthur became one of the most pervasive legends of all time february 2, 2017 10. What is the best book you can find on king arthur and merlin. Arthurian legend in all areas with the result that, in general, scholars look to.
Also note, i may have forgotten some of the bad and ugly points since i only saw the film once, but i am not inclined to view it again. Medieval writers, especially the french, variously treated stories of arthurs birth, the adventures of his knights, and the adulterous love between his knight sir. These novels have been popular for centuries, and one famous modern example is thomas pynchons gravitys rainbow. I like the responses of the other people who answered the question. I included books for all ages, roughly listed in order for youngest. The sword in the stone of the arthurian legend king arthur and the knights of the round table belong to a long line of books and stories of the arthurian legend.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. List of works based on arthurian legends wikipedia. Ghost king 1988, last sword of power 1988, the entire series deals with the stones of power, also known as the sipstrassi. Arthurian legend with images arthurian legend, king. The arthurian ball started rolling when a monk wrote historia brittonum for a welsh king. The arthurian resources section of this website was founded in 1998 and is concerned with current research into the early arthurian legend, especially its welsh manifestations. All this means that a great many arthurian books just dont evoke the. Another good starting place is the camelot project bibliography. The mists of avalon by marion zimmer bradley, the once and future king by t. Merlin, lancelot, the lady of the lake, king arthur, and excaliber are all very important in the arthurian legend. An annotated listing of arthurian comic books published in the united states c. The merlin trilogy is mary stewarts take on the arthurian legend in three books. I want to add some other authors who wrotewrite about king arthur and merlin in different ways.
Because it was one of my favorites from the arthurian legend, one of the things that i really enjoyed doing was the legend of the crystal cave. See more ideas about king arthur legend, king arthur and legend of king. The definitive book of stories from arthurian legend. Arthuriana early arthurian tradition and the origins of the legend thomas green the lindes press. It has nothing to do with anyone one would find in 5thcentury britain. Popular books on arthurian best book recommendations, best. These books have merlin, arthurs wizard mentor, as their focal point, and the result is a charming, engrossing tale providing a unique perspective on a familiar tale. Nov 21, 2011 nice to finally find a fellow lover of arthurian legend. I realize that in arthurian legend, christianity plays a huge role, but he gets to the point of. This is just one of many answers to mysteries surrounding arthurian legend that have baffled people for centuries that are provided in their enthralling work, arthur the god. Ive decided to begin exploring the world of arthurian legend, but being such a popular character through out history means there is so much out there and hardly one track to follow. Arthurian legend baby names names associated with king. I have always loved it not only because i was able to study the literary aspects of arthurian legend, but also the historic background of the legends themselves. King arthur is a medieval, mythological figure who was the head of the kingdom camelot and the knights of the round table.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. In some tales merlin was viewed as an evil figure who did no good in his life, while in others he was viewed favorably as arthurs teacher and mentor. Merlin, lancelot, ygraine and friends are involved in fresh adventures. I realize that in arthurian legend, christianity plays a huge role, but he gets to the point of being christian literature and preachy. There are a large number of popular books on arthurian, and choosing the best books on arthurian out of thee can be a difficult task. Sep 17, 2017 it focuses more on the female characters in the legend, and the magical side of it, which ioved, so id recommend that too if you havent already read it. Finally, if youre looking for a specific baby name or nationality, make sure to check out one of our many other categories. We have multiple series that will become part of the arthurian legends universe, but for now, we have one.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. While the arthurian romances still inspire an endless stream of books and movies, this medieval welsh classic is relatively unknown. The second, by lewis, is an indispensible guide to williams own arthurian poems cited in the poetry. King arthur and the knights of the round table belong to a long line of books and stories of the arthurian legend. The arthurian legend in medieval welsh literature, by rachel bromwich, u. Medieval writers, especially the french, variously treated stories of arthurs birth, the adventures of his knights, and the adulterous love between his knight sir lancelot and his queen, guinevere. Im a big fan of arthurian mythologylegend and love all of the same booksmary stewart, t. The encyclopaedia of arthurian legends book by ronan coghlan. It is not known if there was a real arthur, though it is.
How king arthur became one of the most pervasive legends. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The arthurian legend features many characters, including the knights of the round table and members of king arthurs family. If you like the last kingdom and his sharpe books, then cornwells arthur books will be a treat. The legendary origins of merlin the magician ancient origins. And i also had a profound spiritual awakening because of it. King arthur was a man and king who tried to be good and fair to others but. Its name beast glatisant is related to a french word glapissant. Jan 31, 2015 over the years, merlin was interspersed through the tales of arthurian legend.
I would also look at the oxford guide to arthurian literature and legend or medieval arthurian literature. Some might find it frustrating, but now i couldnt imagine it ending any other way. So here are the good, the bad, and the ugly points about why guy ritchies new film king arthur. This list of king arthur books includes retellings of the arthurian legends as told by sir thomas malory in his le morte darthur, as well as original titles which draw upon some of its elements. Arthurian legend baby names names associated with king arthur. The arthurian legend in celtic literatures and traditions arthurian literature in the middle ages. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The matter of britain stories, focusing on king arthur, are one of the most popular literary. In merlins booke, yolen revamps the camelot legend to conjure king arthurs enigmatic tutor and sage.
Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances, known as the matter of britain, centring on the legendary king arthur. The second, by lewis, is an indispensible guide to williams own arthurian poems cited in the poetry section. Many aspects, especially characters, have influenced the dark tower series. Initially the medieval arthurian legends were of particular interest to poets. Online shopping for arthurian legends from a great selection at books store. The arthurian legend is a legend of the great king arthur. So, here we present to you top 10 books on arthurian which can help you experience this magical tale. While most books in this genre follow the traditional round table formula, bernard cornwell has blazed a new path and even pokes fun at the standard retelling by emphasizing that history was written. Browse below for arthurian legend baby names, which includes gender, meaning and origin. White and my latest fave, bernard cornwells warlord chronicles. Preeminent among these was alfred lord tennyson, whose first arthurian poem, the lady of shalott, was published in 1832. Nov 20, 2019 this list of king arthur books includes retellings of the arthurian legends as told by sir thomas malory in his le morte darthur, as well as original titles which draw upon some of its elements. Lest anyone be misled, a couple of books i added, last call and the drawing of the dark, both by tim powers, are arthurian, but they take place a long time after the classic matter of britain. Hundreds of books and millions of words have been written about these people and their trials and tribulations, and thats just the fiction.
The only academic journal solely concerned with the arthurian legend. It focuses more on the female characters in the legend, and the magical side of it, which ioved, so id recommend that too if you havent already read it. Florence harrison was an art nouveau and preraphaelite illustrator of poetry and childrens books. I just finished the last book in bernard cornwells warlord trilogy and was very impressed with his unique perspective on the arthurian legend. I have learned everything i know about arthurian legend with it. Parzival and lanzelet were written around the same period. Their names often differ from version to version and from language to language. When it came to king arthur, though, the books just kept on coming, and the flame of. For my recent academic publications that deal with various aspects of the arthurian legend, see the recent publications section in the menu to the left. Dec 07, 2016 the arthurian legend really kicked off in the early 12th century, with geoffrey of monmouths history of the kings of britain 18, which purported to describe the entire history of. In my head, it was fun to imagine what it was going to look like because there was a lot of cgi involved, in seeing visions of. In my head, it was fun to imagine what it was going to look like because there was a lot of cgi involved, in seeing visions of the future reflected within crystals. What are the best books on the legend of merlin and king arthur.
Merlin, lancelot, the lady of the lake, king arthur. Celtic literature collective provides texts and translations of varying quality of welsh medieval sources, many of which mention arthur. Legend of the sword is a terrible rendition of the arthurian legend. Some writings placed much focus upon merlin as arthurs mentor, while others did not mention merlin at all. This renewed interest first made itself felt in 1816, when malorys le morte darthur was reprinted for the first time since 1634. Ive never read mary stewarts arthurian books though, so theyre definitely going on my tbr list. It doesnt matter if the movie itself is good or bad. Ah, the illustrated encyclopaedia of arthurian legends. Excalibur builds upon the solid foundations of the last two books, developing characters and plot to even further. Popular books on arthurian best book recommendations.
The crystal cave, the hollow hills, and the last enchantment. Here is the list of 10 bestselling books on arthurian which are recommended by many enthusiasts. Arthurian legend, discussing the entry of the various great themes i. Perhaps, as john updike indicates in his preface, this is because reading the book feels as if we are dancing with a partner who hears a distinctly different music. The list contains the best, new and most relevant arthurian legend movies ordered by relevance. There are number of standard recommendations which are great susan coopers dark is rising series mary stewart crystal cave mists of avalon for something completely different and original check out daughter of camelot by glynis cooney.