Articles related to "Arthurian"



Early Arthurian Britain Course Review
This is a review of the course Early Arthurian Britain.
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Prince Valiant, An Arthurian Epic
With seven decades of ongoing narrative, the comic strip Prince Valiant continues to delight its readers with romance and action in a somewhat altered Arthurian setting.
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Arthurian Fantasy
This article is about the subgenre of Arthurian fantasy.
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Knights at the Opera, Part 2 - Arthurian Knights
Let’s see how the legends of King Arthur have been interpreted on the opera stage in three different centuries: the 17th, the 19th, and the 20th.
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The Tragic Love Tale of Tristan and Iseult from Arthurian Legend
Read the tragic tale of undying love between Sir Tristan and princess Iseult from Arthurian legend.
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Book Review: Merlin edited by Martin H. Greenberg
This is a book review of the anthology Merlin.
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The Myth of Romantic Love
Explore the Myth of Romantic Love through 2 classic love stories - Tristan and Iseult, and Don Juan. Which of these tales holds the key to True Love? Find out...
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The Myth of Romantic Love: continued
Take a deeper look at the Tristan and Iseult tale and the Myth of Romantic Love.
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The Queen of the Courts of Love: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
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10 Best Ever! Fun Historical Fact Books for Kids
Originally published in 1998, these fun books for kids offer bizarre facts, quirky characters and a creative format sure to appeal to primary school aged readers.
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King Arthur on Film
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
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Avalon: Place of Mystery and Fancy
Avalon is a mystical place that may or may not be Glastonbury.
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Film Review: The Black Knight
This week's film review roasts a British medievalesque Arthurian fantasy from the fifties.
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The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
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The Tranquil Scilly Isles - Arthur's Lyonesse. Page 1.
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand. Accommodation and travel tips.</i></b><b><i>Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand. Accommodation and travel tips. Page 1.
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The Tranquil Scilly Isles, Arthur's Lyonesse. Page 2.
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand . Accommodation and travel tips. Page 2.
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The Use of Nature in Marie de France's "Lanval"
Using a beautiful fairy as an allegory for nature, Marie de France shows the sublime danger and glory of nature as it reigns over the realm of the unnatural.
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Book Review: The Hallowed Isle by Diana L. Paxson
This is a book review of The Hallowed Isle by Diana L. Paxson.

Cadbury: Was It Camelot?
A historical and geographical examination of the claim that Cadbury Castle was Arthur's stronghold.
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Early Welsh Manuscripts, Part II
The Red Book of Hergest is notable for being the source of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
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Review: The Broken Sword by Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy
This weeks article is a review of <u>The Broken Sword</u> by Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy.

Romance Fantasy
This week's episode is about the newly rising sub-genre of Romance Fantasy.

A Writer's Tour of Cornwall
The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.
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Ambiguity in The Lady of Shalott
The Lady of Shalott is most easily appreciated as a beautiful poem about art. However, there are other aspects which reveal complexity underneath its smooth rhyme.
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Arthur's Round Table
Where was the Round Table, where Arthur's Knights met as equals?
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Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath
In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," Chaucer depicts a medieval woman who unabashedly confronts the anti-feminist stereotypes that circulated during her time.
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King Arthur of Britain or Scots?
References to King Arthur abound in the British Isles, but some claims may have a stronger case than others.
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Merlin Finale Review and Series Overview
Year one of the BBC's fun and surprisingly consistent take on the Arthurian legend gets a tense and exciting finale.
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Source of Inspiration
Here's a list of books that are particularly useful to fantasy and science fiction writers.
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The Welsh Rebellion of Owain Glyndwr
When his private quarrel turned into a national revolt, Owain Glyndwr became, for all time, the most important symbol of Welsh resistance to English occupation.
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TV Review – Merlin (BBC One)
To follow in the success of family programmes like Doctor Who, the BBC's Saturday night take on the story of a young Merlin lives up to expectations.
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Celtic Fantasy
This is about the sub-genre of Celtic Fantasy.

Arthur and the Fall of Roman Britain (A Review)
In his new book, Edwin Pace hypothesizes that "Arthur" is just one of the many names for a man who was also called Vortigern, "The Proud Tyrant" of Gildas, and Riothamus.
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Richard Wagner Opera Lohengrin
Lohengrin, a romantic German opera by Wagner in three acts. Lohengrin opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.
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Robin Hood and King Arthur in America
Robin Hood and King Arthur are routinely made the subject of blockbuster movies. What is the fascination with British folk heroes in Hollywood?
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Tréhorenteuc, Broceliande Gateway
Visit the attractive Val Sans Retour at Tréhorenteuc, a good base to explore the forest of Broceliande, and the myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
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Angelique Armae - Come The Night
Angels, demons, vampires, Irish, and ancient Romans combine in this romantic fantasy COME THE NIGHT by Angelique Armae.
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History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
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Merlin and Stonehenge
Did he build part of the famous monument?
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Popular Culture as a Bridge to Good Literature
A summary of the Literature of Young Adults Conference on October 12, 2001.
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Review: The Third Magic by Molly Cochran
This week's article is a review of <u>The Third Magic</u> by Molly Cochran.
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Double Enchantment
Marie Brennan talked to Suite 101 about dopplegangers, folklore, and the art of writing fiction.
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Into the New Year
Have a peek at what to expect here at the Mythology page in the New Year.
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Wales, Ho!
Welsh names are seeing a big upswing in popularity these days. Here are some that shouldn't tax the American tongue too much.
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The Isles of Scilly - England's subtropical Paradise
Hide away in the Scilly Isles, off Land's End. The Travelsleuth discovers one of Britain's best kept vacation secrets.
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The '99 Solar Eclipse - A Cornish Experience
Join The Travel Sleuth in North Cornwall, the legendary Camelot of King Arthur's Camelot, for the Great Solar Eclipse. Enjoy with him the scenic tranquility of Bodmin Moor, and visit the magnificent Georgian seat of the Molesworth-St.Aubyns.
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Film Review: Monty Python
One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python.
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Merlin Comes To NBC
British series Merlin has seen success at home, but only time will tell how it fairs overseas.
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Merlin Review
Camelot, the roundtable, the sword and the stone, jousting knights, strong-willed maidens fair, and, of course, sorcery...
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Review of The Writer's Journey
Christopher Vogler's how-to structure plots and create believable characters. Step by step guidelines to develop bestselling stories using the enduring wisdom of myths.
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