New Cambridge History Explores the Arthurian Legend from the Middle Ages to Modern Media - Medievalists.net

"Titled The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture, the project was co-edited by Raluca Radulescu, Professor of Medieval Literature and Director of the Centre for Arthurian Studies at Bangor University. Published as part of the prestigious Cambridge History series, the work spans two volumes, approximately 1,500 pages, and 57 chapters."

"The collection traces the development of Arthurian traditions from their origins in the early medieval period through to their modern appearances in literature, film, and digital media. Contributors examine the legend across multiple disciplines, including literature, history, politics, art, and media studies, while also exploring its influence across different regions of the world, from Europe to Africa, Australia, and South America."

"According to the editors, this is the first large-scale history of Arthurian studies to cover every period from the early Middle Ages to the twenty-first century in a single integrated work. The Cambridge History series is widely regarded for producing authoritative scholarly references intended to shape research fields for decades."

"“I was delighted to be invited to co-edit this work back in 2019 and to shape its contents from the earliest stages to completion, from mapping the scope of the volumes to working closely with contributors over several years,” she said. “My experience of researching Arthurian studies over the last 25 years has truly found its fruition in this monumental publication, which is very much dedicated to the future of the field.”"

A new two-volume reference work, The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture, has been published by Cambridge University Press. The project spans about 1,500 pages across 57 chapters and offers a comprehensive study of Arthurian literature and culture. It traces Arthurian traditions from early medieval origins through modern appearances in literature, film, and digital media. Contributors examine the legend through multiple disciplines, including literature, history, politics, art, and media studies. The work also considers the legend’s influence across regions including Europe, Africa, Australia, and South America. It is presented as the first large-scale history of Arthurian studies covering every period from the early Middle Ages to the twenty-first century in one integrated work.

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