Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages
Résumé
Heroism, Valor, and Sacrifice
When most people think of mythology, the Greek gods and heroes first come to mind. But just as important to Western culture are the stories of the great heroes and villains of the Middle Ages, whose deeds have reverberated through the centuries. This thrilling collection from folklorist H. A. Guerber collects dozens of stories about these larger-than-life characters as they pursue mythic quests for lofty (and sometimes not so lofty) goals.
Inside Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages, you will find tales about:
When most people think of mythology, the Greek gods and heroes first come to mind. But just as important to Western culture are the stories of the great heroes and villains of the Middle Ages, whose deeds have reverberated through the centuries. This thrilling collection from folklorist H. A. Guerber collects dozens of stories about these larger-than-life characters as they pursue mythic quests for lofty (and sometimes not so lofty) goals.
Inside Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages, you will find tales about:
- The Knights of the Round Table
- Beowulf
- The Quest for the Holy Grail
- Charlemagne and his Paladins
- Reynard the Fox
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Caractéristiques
Editeur : Fall River Press
Publication : 2 juillet 2015
Intérieur : Noir & blanc
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Contenu(s) : ePub
Protection(s) : Marquage social (ePub)
Taille(s) : 9,25 Mo (ePub)
Langue(s) : Anglais
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9781435160286
EAN13 (papier) : 9781435159976
