Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur [electronic resource] : The Politics of Romance in Fifteenth-Century England /
Lexton, R.author.
Examining Malory's political language, this study offers a revisionary view of Arthur's kingship in the Morte Darthur and the role of the Round Table fellowship. Considering a range of historical and political sources, Lexton suggests that Malory used a specific lexicon to engage with contemporary problems of kingship and rule.
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; Introduction Arthurian Romance and Political Language in Fifteenth-Century England; 1. Kingship, Justice, and the "Comyns" in The Tale of King Arthur; 2. Counsel and Rule in The Tale of King Arthur and Arthur and Lucius; 3. Malory's Lancelot and the Politics of Worship; 4. Courtesy and Service in The Tale of Sir Gareth; 5. Fellowship and Treason; Conclusion Malory's Contested Language; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Examining Malory's political language, this study offers a revisionary view of Arthur's kingship in the Morte Darthur and the role of the Round Table fellowship. Considering a range of historical and political sources, Lexton suggests that Malory used a specific lexicon to engage with contemporary problems of kingship and rule.
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century.
World politics.
Literature, Medieval.
Literature.
Europe—History—476-1492.
British literature.
Great Britain—History.
Political History.
Medieval Literature.
Literature, general.
History of Medieval Europe.
British and Irish Literature.
History of Britain and Ireland.