Arthurian Legend vs Arthurian Revival: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Kings and rulers in literature, Cycle d'Arthur, Knights and knighthood in literature, Histoire et critique, Arthurian romances, History and criticism
Arthurian Legend
First published in 1938, this study explores the reception of the mythology of King Arthur by modern poets and playwrights. More specifically, the author explores the lineage of the legendary material since the first…
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Arthurian Revival
Discrete inquiries into 15 forms of the Arthurian legends produced over the last century explore how they have altered the tradition. They consider works from the US and Europe, and those aimed at popular and elite…
The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Arthurian Legend | Arthurian Revival | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.0 (2) | — |
Reception
| Arthurian Legend | Arthurian Revival | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | — |
| Editions | 6 | 7 |
| Wikipedia attention | 23830 | — |
| Pages | 284 | 330 |