A dictionary of medieval heroes
Subtitle: characters in medieval narrative traditions and their afterlife in literature, theatre, and the visual arts
By: edited by Willem P. Gerritsen and Anthony G. van Melle ; translated from the Dutch by Tanis Guest.
Contributors: Gerritsen, W. P.; Melle, A. G. van, 1934-; Guest, Tanis M., 1936-
Publisher: Boydell Press; Brand: Boydell Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK; Rochester, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
Subjects: Characters and characteristics in literature.; Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism.; Narration (Rhetoric) -- History -- To 1500.
Description: "A treasury of medieval tales about the great heroes of the time is unlocked in this volume. Some are familiar figures, like Charlemagne and his paladins, Arthur and his knights, or Tristan and Isolde, but there are many other lesser-known but equally fascinating stories to be found, ranging from the medieval versions of the exploits of Alexander the Great and Aeneas to the parody of heroism in Reynard the Fox."

"The different cultures from which the middle ages drew its inspiration are represented: Cu Cuchulainn from the Celtic world, Apollonius of Tyre from Greek romance, Attila the Hun and Theodoric the Ostrogoth from the struggle of the Roman empire against the Barbarians. Each entry gives an outline of the story, how it spread through Europe, its modern retelling and appearances in art, and a selective bibliography."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-320) and index.