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"... examines the fact and the fiction behind Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin, Guinevere, Galahad, among others, as well as the quest for the Holy Grail. Beginning in the 12th century, the book explores what factual basis there is for the tales and how the characters, stories and motifs developed through histories, epic poems and prose tellings. The book also charts the revived interest in Arthurian romance in the 19th century and considers how the tales still hold the popular imagination today."--Dust jacket.

Presents the complete text to William Shakespeare's play "King Lear," in which King Lear divides his kingdom among two of his daughters, and banishes the third.

A vain king leaves his land to his two least loving daughters and pays a terrible price.

Arthur must fight twin forces of evil to save his cherished dream, the Kingdom of Summer, and earn the name, Pendragon.

After being miraculously healed by the Holy Grail, Arthur builds a shrine where anyone who would benefit from its healing powers could come to be cured. Soon after, it is stolen by an evil infiltrator in his court so Arthur and his Dragon Flight pursue the relic through realms of magic and the undead.

"A comprehensive examination of the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about King Arthur"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an annotated copy of William Shakespeare's 'The tragedy of King Lear.'.

A re-creation of the Arthurian legend following the clash between Christianity and paganism that led to the demise of Camelot.

Presents the complete text to William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" with an easy-to-understand translation on facing pages, helping students better understand the work and its meaning.

A fully annotated critical edition of "King Lear" that includes a comprehensive account of Shakespeare's sources and influences, a detailed reading of the action, and a stage history of the major productions.