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Who has been an important figure in English literature since the 6th-century?
Who has been an important figure in English literature since the 6th-century?
King Arthur
What do the stories of Arthurian romance reflect?
What do the stories of Arthurian romance reflect?
The society from which they were (and are being) created
What are some elements of Arthurian romance?
What are some elements of Arthurian romance?
Myth, adventure, love, enchantment, and tragedy
What is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight defined as?
What is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight defined as?
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What can be seen by comparing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Morte d'Arthur with Tennyson's 'Idylls of the King'?
What can be seen by comparing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Morte d'Arthur with Tennyson's 'Idylls of the King'?
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Who is considered a central component of the Matter of Britain?
Who is considered a central component of the Matter of Britain?
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In what century did the pseudo-chronicle and chivalric romance works of the Matter of Britain flourish?
In what century did the pseudo-chronicle and chivalric romance works of the Matter of Britain flourish?
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What are the three great Western story cycles recalled repeatedly in medieval literature?
What are the three great Western story cycles recalled repeatedly in medieval literature?
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Who first described the three 'matters' in the 12th century?
Who first described the three 'matters' in the 12th century?
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What is the French name for the Matter of Britain?
What is the French name for the Matter of Britain?
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Study Notes
Arthurian Romances: A Brief Note
- King Arthur has been a significant figure in English literature since the 6th century.
- The legend of King Arthur has been embellished by many storytellers and poets, incorporating elements of myth, adventure, love, enchantment, and tragedy.
- These stories, part of Arthurian romance, reflect the society of their creation and invite elaborate interpretations.
- Comparing "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Morte d'Arthur" with Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" shows the evolution of the Arthurian myth.
- "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is a narrative concerned with adventure, written in prose or verse.
- The Matter of Britain is the medieval literature and legendary material associated with Great Britain, Brittany, and the legendary kings and heroes, particularly King Arthur.
- Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Historia Regum Britanniae" is a central component of the Matter of Britain.
- The Matter of Britain, Matter of France, and Matter of Rome are the three great Western story cycles recalled repeatedly in medieval literature.
- The pseudo-chronicle and chivalric romance works of the Matter of Britain flourished from the 12th to the 16th century.
- The three "matters" were first described in the 12th century by French poet Jean Bodel in his epic "La Chanson des Saisnes."
- "La Chanson des Saisnes" is also known as the "Song of the Saxon."
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Test your knowledge of Arthurian romances with this quiz! Explore the legends and characters that have fascinated readers for centuries. From the Knights of the Round Table to the quest for the Holy Grail, dive into the timeless tales of King Arthur and his court.