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Incest was a social problem in the Middle Ages, and also a popular literary theme. This wide-ranging study is the first survey of medieval incest stories in their cultural context. Did they reflect real life situations? How was incest defined in the Middle Ages? How were classical incest stories treated by medieval writers? Why was incest such a popular motif in the legendary lives of popes and saints, and why was it inserted into the stories ...

The continued influence and significance of the legend of Arthur are demonstrated by the articles collected in this volume.

New approaches to the everlasting malleability and transformation of medieval romance.

The influence and significance of the legend of Arthur are demonstrated by the articles collected in this volume.

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new reArthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. It del

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. It delivers fascinating material across genres, periods, and theoretical issues. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

This volume provides a unique overview of the broad historical, geographical and social range of Latin and Greek as second languages. It elucidates the techniques of Latin and Greek instruction across time and place, and the contrasting socio-political circumstances that contributed to and resulted from this remarkably enduring field of study. Providing a counterweight to previous studies that have focused only on the experience of elite learn...

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new reArthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. It del

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Brimming with advice both wise and weird, and illustrated throughout with charming images from rare books, Ask the Past offers a surprising vision of the past, together with a hilarious menu of solutions to the knotty problems of the present - like how to kill a snake with a radish!

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. It delivers fascinating material across genres, periods, and theoretical issues. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

Malory's Morte Darthur - text, history and reception - expertly appraised by international scholars.

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. Delivers some fascinating material across genres, periods, and theoretical issues. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

An overview of how the legend of Arthur and his Knights evolved from the earliest documentary sources to Spamalot.

An overview of how the legend of Arthur and his Knights evolved from the earliest documentary sources to Spamalot.

The most recent research in matters Arthurian, by leading scholars in the field.

A comparative study of one of the most familiar stories in medieval romance (used by Gower, Shakespeare, etc.), from late Antiquity into the Renaissance.

Arthurian Literature has established its position as the home for a great diversity of new research into Arthurian matters. Delivers some fascinating material across genres, periods, and theoretical issues. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

Malory's Morte Darthur text, history and reception -- expertly appraised by international scholars.