{"product_id":"a-companion-to-malory-paperback","title":"A Companion to Malory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Archibald\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eA. S. G. Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eA. S. G. Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalory's Morte Darthur - text, history and reception - expertly appraised by international scholars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection of original essays by an international group of distinguished medievalists provides a comprehensive introduction to the great work of Sir Thomas Malory, which will be indispensable for both students and scholars. It is divided into three main sections, on Malory in context, the art of the Morte Darthur, and its reception in later years. As well as essays on the eight tales which make up the Morte Darthur, there are studies ofthe relationship between the Winchestermanuscript and Caxton's and later editions; the political and social context in which Malory wrote; his style and sources; and his treatment of two key concepts in Arthurian literature, chivalry and the representation of women. The volume also includes a brief biography of Malory with a list of the historical records relating to him and his family. It ends with a discussion of the reception of the Morte Darthurfrom the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, and a select bibliography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors: P.J.C. FIELD, FELICITY RIDDY, RICHARD BARBER, ELIZABETH EDWARDS, TERENCE MCCARTHY, CAROL MEALE, JEREMY SMITH, ELIZABETH ARCHIBALD, BARBARA NOLAN, HELEN COOPER, JILL MANN, DAVID BENSON, A.S.G. EDWARDS\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the literary and historical contexts for the creation of the 'Morte.' It also provides additional examinations of particular issues, including Marty's life, and his treatment of women and chivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42722296496191,"sku":"9780859915205","price":75.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/dfc149e8bcc7523015b2fa59be81949f.webp?v=1765095271","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-companion-to-malory-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}