The Gentry Context for Malory's Morte Darthur (Arthurian Studies) de Raluca L. Radulescu - 2003-08-07

D. S. Brewer, Woodbridge, Rochester, first edition, 2003. Boards, paper cover-label, 8vo,. [4], 165, [3] pp. From the blurb: "This book sets Malory's Morte Darthur in the context of the political concerns that he shared with his fifteenth-century gentry readers; the author draws widely on their correspondence and reading material, but looks particularly at the political content of contemporary miscellanies owned, commissioned and read by the gentry. She shows how the themes of political governance and royal succession, which are of primary importance in contemporary historical chronicles and genealogies, informed the political thinking of Malory's readers; and demonstrates how debates over ideas of worship, fellowship, lordship, and counselling indicate a process of change in the gentry's political attitudes and values, their sense of identity, and also their response to the Arthurian story." Contents: Introduction (The Crisis of Kingship in Malory's Time; Fifteenth-century… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

-D S Brewer, 2003-. First edition. Arthurian Studies LV. viii+165 pages with index. Cloth. Fine. No dustjacket required for this library edition. This book sets Malory's "Morte Darthur" in the context of the political concerns that he shared with the fifteenth-century gentry readers for whom he wrote his book; the author draws widely on their correspondence and reading material, but looks particularly at the political content of contemporary miscellanies owned, commissioned and read by the gentry. She shows how the themes of political governance and royal succession, which are of primary importance in contemporary historical chronicles and genealogies, informed the political thinking of Malory's readers; and demonstrates how debates over ideas of worship, fellowship, lordship, and counselling indicate a process of changes in the gentry's political attitudes and values, their sense of identity, and also their response to the Arthurian story. Dr Raluca L. Radulescu is research associate at the Centre… Leer más

D.S. Brewer. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardback. New. Morte Darthur is investigated for its reflection of the contemporary political concerns Malory shared with the gentry class for whom he wrote.

Ds Brewer, 2003. Hardcover. New. 165 pages. 9.75x6.50x0.75 inches.

Ds Brewer, 2003. Hardcover. New. 165 pages. 9.75x6.50x0.75 inches.