Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur
Author | : R. Lexton |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2014-06-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137353627 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137353627 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Download or read book Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur written by R. Lexton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.