Title: The King Arthur myth in modern American literature
Description: Mathis (English, Temple U.) examines the use of Arthurian legend in modern American writing. Coverage includes, for example, how Mark Twain used the myth for political reasons in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, how the legend served cultural and aesthetic purposes in the writing of John Steinbeck, and how it continues in the writings of contemporary novelist Donald Barthelme.
Subjects: Adaptations, American fiction, Appreciation, Arthurian romances, English influences, History and criticism, In literature, Kings and rulers in literature, Knights and knighthood in literature, Medievalism, Middle Ages in literature, Cycle d'Arthur, Critique et interprétation, Artusepik, Literatur, Literature, Roman américain, Moyen Âge dans la littérature, Histoire et critique, Influence anglaise, Rois et souverains dans la littérature, Appréciation, American fiction, history and criticism, 20th century, Arthurian romances, adaptations, American fiction, history and criticism, 19th century, History
Places: English-speaking countries, Great Britain, United States
Time periods: 19th century, 20th century