THE ARTHURIAN TRADITION : (Element Library Series)

John Matthews; Anna Clarson (Managing Editor)

ISBN 10: 1852307137 / ISBN 13: 9781852307134

Published by Element Books Ltd, Los Angeles, CA, 1995

About this Item

Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. 1995 First Paperback Edition, First Thus. Softcover/NF w/a whisper ofshelf wear. An excursion into the world Arthurian legend & lore surrounding King Arthur. Author John Matthews (1948 - ) has written some 40 books on Celtic and Arthurian legends. Here, he guides readers on a pictorial journey into the world of Arthurian lore & legend. 96 pgs in 8 chapters, followed by Glossary: 1, The High King; 2, Merlin & the Prophecies of the Land; 3, The Round Table; 4, Goddesses & Guides; 5, Lancelot & Tristan; 6, The Grail Quest; 7, Avalon & the Faery Realms; and 8, The Unending Song, followed by a Glossary of Arthurian Characters.

Seller Inventory # 010704

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE ARTHURIAN TRADITION : (Element Library Series)
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd, Los Angeles, CA
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852307137
• ISBN 13: 9781852307134
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First American Edition, 1st Thus
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Legends, Myths, Folk Tales
  • Philosophy

About this title

Synopsis

A pictorial journey into the world of Arthurian lore and legend. Its topics include King Arthur in history and myth, Merlin and the prophecies of the land, goddesses and guides, Lancelot and Tristan – chivalry and honour, the Grail quest, and the unending song – Arthur in the modern world.

Taking readers on a pictorial journey into the world of Arthurian lore and legend, this book provides insights into stories, characters, sources and inner meaning. Its topics include King Arthur in history and myth, Merlin and the prophecies of the land, goddesses and guides (including Morgan le Fay), Lancelot and Tristan – chivalry and honour, the Grail quest for spiritual truth, Avalon and the fairy realms and the paths to the Otherworld, and the unending song – Arthur in the modern world.;John Matthews specializes in Celtic and related traditions, and is the author of more than 30 books, including "The Elements of the Arthurian Tradition", "The Elements of the Grail Tradition" and "The Celtic Shaman".

About the Author

Caitlin and John Matthews are the authors of over 60 books including ‘Ladies of the Lake’, ‘The Western Way’ and ‘The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom’.