The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini

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Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781495437113
Total Pages : 96 pages
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Book Synopsis The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini by : Geoffrey Monmouth

Download or read book The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini written by Geoffrey Monmouth and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vita Merlini, or The Life of Merlin, is a work by the Norman-Welsh author Geoffrey of Monmouth, composed in Latin around AD 1150. It retells incidents from the life of the Brythonic seer Merlin, and is based on traditional material about him. Merlin is described as a prophet in the text. There are a number of episodes in which he loses his mind and lives in the wilderness like a wild animal, like Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel. It is also the first work to describe the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay, as Morgen. Geoffrey had written of Merlin in his two previous works, the Prophetiae Merlini, purported to be a series of prophecies from the sage, and the Historia Regum Britanniae, which is the first work presenting a link between Merlin and King Arthur. The Vita Merlini presents an account of Merlin much more faithful to the Welsh traditions about Myrddin Wyllt, the archetype behind Geoffrey's composite figure of Merlin. Whereas the Historia had Merlin associating with Arthur, his father Uther Pendragon, and his uncle Ambrosius in the 5th century, the Vita's timeframe is during the late 6th century, and includes references to various figures from that period, including Gwenddoleu and Taliesin. Geoffrey attempts to synchronize the Vita with his earlier work by having Merlin mention he had been with Arthur long before.

Life of Merlin

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Publisher : University of Wales Press
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Total Pages : 270 pages
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Book Synopsis Life of Merlin by : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)

Download or read book Life of Merlin written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini

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Publisher : Readaclassic.com
ISBN 13 : 9781611044614
Total Pages : 108 pages
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Download or read book The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini written by Geoffrey of Monmouth and published by Readaclassic.com. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vita Merlini, or The Life of Merlin, is a work by the Norman-Welsh author Geoffrey of Monmouth, composed in Latin around AD 1150. It retells incidents from the life of the Brythonic seer Merlin, and is based on traditional material about him. Merlin is described as a prophet in the text. There are a number of episodes in which he loses his mind and lives in the wilderness like a wild animal, like Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel. It is also the first work to describe the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay, as Morgen. Geoffrey had written of Merlin in his two previous works, the Prophetiae Merlini, purported to be a series of prophecies from the sage, and the Historia Regum Britanniae, which is the first work presenting a link between Merlin and King Arthur. The Vita Merlini presents an account of Merlin much more faithful to the Welsh traditions about Myrddin Wyllt, the archetype behind Geoffrey's composite figure of Merlin. Whereas the Historia had Merlin associating with Arthur, his father Uther Pendragon, and his uncle Ambrosius in the 5th century, the Vita's timeframe is during the late 6th century, and includes references to various figures from that period, including Gwenddoleu and Taliesin. Geoffrey attempts to synchronize the Vita with his earlier work by having Merlin mention he had been with Arthur long before.

The Vita Merlini

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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Geoffrey of Monmouth's Life of Merlin

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Publisher : Amberley Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781445601786
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Geoffrey of Monmouth's Life of Merlin by : Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph)

Download or read book Geoffrey of Monmouth's Life of Merlin written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and published by Amberley Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoffrey of Monmouth's epic poem about Merlin, translated into English verse for the first time.

Oriental Affinities of the Legend of the Hairy Anchorite

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Total Pages : 202 pages
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Book Synopsis Oriental Affinities of the Legend of the Hairy Anchorite by : Charles Allyn Williams

Download or read book Oriental Affinities of the Legend of the Hairy Anchorite written by Charles Allyn Williams and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Vita Merlini

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ISBN 13 : 9781672381772
Total Pages : 66 pages
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Book Synopsis Vita Merlini by : Geoffrey Of Monmouth

Download or read book Vita Merlini written by Geoffrey Of Monmouth and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vita Merlini (or Life of Merlin) is an early influential work, generally regarded to have been written by Geoffrey of Monmouth. While not nearly as influential as his "History of the Kings of Britain" it is nevertheless instrumental in cementing certain aspects of Merlin's character in the Arthurian Legends. It draws on old Celtic legends of Myrddin Wyllt and the wild man Lailoken to tell the tale of Merlin's time as a mad man in the woods, as well as his conversations with his sister and the poet Taliesin. These texts are taken from public domain sources. A free copy of the ebook is available online. About the Arthurian Classics These are public domain works presented as a cohesive and branded line of literature, brought to you by MythBank.com. Visit the site to learn more.

Vita Merlini [lat. u. engl.] Life of Merlin

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Download or read book Vita Merlini [lat. u. engl.] Life of Merlin written by Galfridus Monumetensis and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scotland's Merlin

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Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1907909389
Total Pages : 271 pages
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Book Synopsis Scotland's Merlin by : Tim Clarkson

Download or read book Scotland's Merlin written by Tim Clarkson and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The book considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. It looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd. Lailoken's reappearance in medieval Welsh literature as the fabled prophet Myrddin is also examined. Myrddin himself was eventually transformed into Merlin the wizard, King Arthur's friend and mentor. This is the Merlin we recognise today, not only in art and literature but also on screen. His earlier forms are less familiar, more remote, but can still be found among the lore and legend of the Dark Ages. Behind them we catch fleeting glimpses of an original figure who perhaps really did exist: a solitary fugitive, tormented by his experience of war, who roamed the hills and forests of southern Scotland long ago.

The Vita Merlini

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Publisher : Pinnacle Press
ISBN 13 : 9781374978713
Total Pages : 104 pages
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Book Synopsis The Vita Merlini by : Geoffrey of Monmouth

Download or read book The Vita Merlini written by Geoffrey of Monmouth and published by Pinnacle Press. This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Great Book of King Arthur

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063269848
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (632 download)

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Book Synopsis The Great Book of King Arthur by : John Matthews

Download or read book The Great Book of King Arthur written by John Matthews and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Neil Gaiman The world’s leading Arthurian authority reimagines one of the most beloved and influential legends—the story of King Arthur and his Knights—for a new century in this gorgeous keepsake edition, illustrated with luminous full-color paintings and drawings by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe. The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the Knights of the Roundtable, and the search for the Holy Grail have been beloved for centuries and are the inspiration of many modern fantasy novels, films, and shows. These legends began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history sometime in the sixth century, generating a host of oral tales that would be inscribed some 900 years later by Thomas Malory in his classic Morte D’Arthur (The Death of Arthur). The Great Book of King Arthur brings these legends into the modern age, using accessible prose for contemporary readers for the first time. In addition to the stories in Morte D’Arthur, John Matthews includes many tales of Arthur and his knights either unknown to Malory or written in other languages, such as the story of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight; Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any found in Malory’s work; and a retelling of the life of Round Table favorite Gawain, from his strange birth to his upbringing among the poor to his ascension to the highest position—Emperor of Rome. In addition, there are some of the earliest tales of Arthur, deriving from the tradition of Celtic storytelling. The epic hero is represented in such powerful stories as “The Adventures of Eagle-boy” and “The Coming of Merlin,” which is based on the early medieval text Vita Merlini and tells a completely new version of the great enchanter’s story. The Great Book of King Arthur includes 15 full-color paintings and 25 pencil drawings.

The History of the Kings of Britain

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Publisher : Gottfried & Fritz
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 217 pages
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Download or read book The History of the Kings of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth and published by Gottfried & Fritz. This book was released on with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Kings of Britain was originally published under the Latin title, Historia Regum Britanniae, by Anglo-Saxon monk, Geoffrey of Monmouth. The chronicle is famous as the original source of the legend of Sir Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the Prophecies of Merlin. The chronicle is also the original source of “King Leir,” from which Shakespeare adapted his famous play by the same name. The chronicle recounts the origins of Britain from the time of Brutus and the Roman conquest of the British Isles. It is a semi-fantastical account of the origin of the British Kings and contains a storehouse of British history, fantasy and legend. An indispensible piece to any student, or admirer, of the history of the British Isles.

Merlin

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Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801443657
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (436 download)

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Book Synopsis Merlin by : Stephen Knight

Download or read book Merlin written by Stephen Knight and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Knight traces the myth of Merlin from to the early Welsh figure of Myrddin, through centuries of literature and art, and to contemporary examples of literature, film, and television.

Historia Regum Britanniae

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ISBN 13 : 9781078331180
Total Pages : 308 pages
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Download or read book Historia Regum Britanniae written by Geoffrey Of Monmouth and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full, ancient text: Historia Regum Britanniae.Historia regum Britanniae (or The History of the Kings of Britain) is a supposedly historical account written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1136. Though much of the text is largely considered fiction, it does pull from several ancient texts and true historical events/personas.It is notable for being the first, major blockbuster-like success of the Arthurian legends, bringing the character to widespread popularity for the first time. Many of our modern myths (and ancient ones) have drawn from this text.

Merlin, Merlin, Merlin

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Publisher : 秀威出版
ISBN 13 : 9862212195
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (622 download)

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Book Synopsis Merlin, Merlin, Merlin by : Michael Skupin

Download or read book Merlin, Merlin, Merlin written by Michael Skupin and published by 秀威出版. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merlin, Merlin, Merlin examines early and modern versions of this important figure in the legend of Arthur. The most unusual of these versions is the medieval Latin epic Vita Merlini (“the life of Merlin”), which is discussed in a thorough, yet reader-friendly way.【秀威資訊科技股份有限公司製作】

De Gestis Britonum

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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843832062
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book De Gestis Britonum written by Geoffrey (of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph) and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2007 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in the 1130s, Geoffrey's imaginative history of the Britons from Brutus to Cadwallader, and the first to recount the woes of Lear and the glittering career of Arthur, rapidly became a bestseller. An ideal text for scholars, this is a reprint of the Latin text with a facing English translation.

A Companion to Arthurian Literature

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470672374
Total Pages : 594 pages
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Book Synopsis A Companion to Arthurian Literature by : Helen Fulton

Download or read book A Companion to Arthurian Literature written by Helen Fulton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic media. Part of the popular series, Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture, this expansive volume enables a fundamental understanding of Arthurian literature and explores why it is still integral to contemporary culture. Offers a comprehensive survey from the earliest to the most recent works Features an impressive range of well-known international contributors Examines contemporary additions to the Arthurian canon, including film and computer games Underscores an understanding of Arthurian literature as fundamental to western literary tradition