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The Arthurian Name Dictionary (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) [Hardcover]

Christopher W. Bruce (Editor)
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..."extremely invaluable...a fascinating read and a very useful reference tool...that most large and public libraries should have."
-Reference Books Bulletin
"Serious students of the Arthurian legends will find this a useful and informative resource."
-School Library Journal
..."a valuable tool for study and enjoyment of an already-essential myth of our cilivization and greatly to be recommended to individual readers and libraries alike.."
-"Arthuriana, January 2000
"An excellent companion to "The New Arthurian Encyclopedia.... It includes all the characters and places; for the major Arthurian texts, the work is comprehensive."
-"Booklist/RBB, June 1 & 15, 2004
"Even experienced students of Arthurian literature will find plenty of new discoveries in Bruce's dictionary. Here the unbelievably wide "world" of Arthurian romance that William Caxton marveled at in 1483 is itemized in fascinating, specific detail. The book should be a gold mine for future Arthurian novelists as well as treasure for the inquisitive scholar."
-Jennifer R. Goodman, Texas A&M University, "Speculum, April 2003

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This text presents a comprehensive dictionary of characters, places, objects and themes found in the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Information is drawn from significant Arthurian sources between Gildas's "De Excidio Britanniae" (c.540) and Tennyson's 19th-century "Idylls of the King". The book contains names extracted from over 250 original Arthurian texts and includes information on characters such as Lancelot and Gawain, places such as Camelot and Camlann, objects such as Excalibur and the Holy Grail and themes such as the Sword in the Stone and the beheading game. Each entry provides a description of the name, including possible origins or historical basis of the name, and major characters and themes are discussed extensively and their evolution through the series of texts is traced.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterful melding of medieval lore!, 26 Feb 1999
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This review is from: The Arthurian Name Dictionary (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) (Hardcover)
I was amazed to discover how young this first time author is. He has produced a profoundly complete and thoroughly researched scholarly work that is a "must read" for any student of the Aurthurian Legends. Mr. Bruce has researched even the most obscure references and stories of Arthur and the other characters associated with the legend. Thank you for your excellent work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!, 17 Jan 1999
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This review is from: The Arthurian Name Dictionary (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) (Hardcover)
Mr. Bruce has certainly done a wonderful job compiling volumes of information into one comprehensive work. It would be difficult to find a more complete reference. A must-have guide for any Arthurian-lover's library, as well as an interesting book for any reader to peruse.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique!, 2 Jan 1999
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This review is from: The Arthurian Name Dictionary (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) (Hardcover)
As an avid Arthurian reader, I am amazed at the completeness of this wonderful reference. Nowhere have I ever seen such a valid and thorough resource. My son has loaned me his copy but I am looking forward to adding one of my own to my library. It is hard to believe that anyone could compile such a great volume so masterfully! Bravo, Mr. Bruce!
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