Geoffrey of Monmouth

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The History of the Kings of BritainPaperback, 27 January 1977

The History of the Kings of Britain
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Reading Age
Ages: 18
Grade Levels
13
Part of Series
Penguin Classics
Print Length
384 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Penguin Group
Date Published
27 Jan 1977
ISBN-10
0140441700
ISBN-13
9780140441703

Description

Completed in 1136, this classic chronicle traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as Lear, Cymbeline, Merlin the magician, and the most famous of all British heroes, King Arthur, it is as much myth as it is history, and its veracity was questioned by other medieval writers. But Geoffrey of Monmouth's powerful evocation of illustrious men and deeds captured the imagination of subsequent generations, and his influence can be traced through the works of Malory, Shakespeare, Dryden, and Tennyson.

Lewis Thorpe's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and enthralling version of Geoffrey's remarkable narrative. His introduction discusses in depth the aims of the author and his possible sources, and describes the impact of this work on British literature.

Product Details

Audience:
Ages: 18
Author:
Geoffrey of Monmouth
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
27 January 1977
Dimensions:
17.88 x 13.97 x 2.36 cm
Educational Level:
Grade Levels: 13
Genre:
British
ISBN-10:
0140441700
ISBN-13:
9780140441703
Language:
English
Location:
London, England
Pages:
384
Publisher:
Weight:
281.23 gm

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