King Arthur (Bloom's Major Literary Characters) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791076709 ISBN 13: 9780791076705

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 2004

Synopsis

A critical examination of the character of King Arthur as found in the works of Sir Thomas Malory and Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up–The literary character gets full dissection in this academic volume in which a series of scholars expound upon Arthurian legends written by Thomas Malory, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and T. H. White. Advanced vocabulary and a focus on minutia preclude this book from being accessible to casual readers, but students conducting literary research will find articles on topics as varied as the origins of the legends, spirituality, manly violence, and Lancelot and Guinevere's treason. Extensive endnotes and references accompany each article, and the book also includes a character profile, a lengthy list of suggested titles, and a thorough index. Paul Doherty's King Arthur (Chelsea, 1986; o.p.) and Don Nardo's King Arthur (Lucent, 2002) are for younger students.–Cheri Dobbs, Detroit Country Day Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
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Review

"Harold Bloom is the world's leading literary critic" -The Times"

Edition details

• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0791076709
• ISBN 13: 9780791076705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Bloom Harold