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Topics in Arthurian Studies

The Changing Role of Women in the Arthurian Legend

Terra L. Collver's thesis focusing on the portrayal and significance of women in Arthurian literature covers the legend from its origins to the twentieth century.

Geoffrey of Monmouth: History of the Kings of Britain

An in-depth look at Geoffrey and the inimitable impact his "History" had on literature and the Arthurian legend, at Britannia Internet Magazine.

Heraldic Symbolism in Tristram and Isoud

Fascinating look at the significance of heraldic devices as incorporated in the Tristram and Isoud romances is well-referenced by Craig Levin and includes useful illustrations. 

King Arthur's Burial Cross

Fascinating story of the cross allegedly buried with King Arthur, the location of which was possibly discovered by King Henry II, at Britannia Internet Magazine.

Knights behaving badly: chivalry in Guiron le Courtois

Scholarly paper by Helen Nicholson uses a thirteenth-century Arthurian prose romance to examine the perceptions of knightly behavior in medieval literature.

Prophecy, Dragons and Meaning in Malory

Scholarly article by Lesley Kordecki examines Malory's method of dealing with meaning in his tales, in volume 1 of Essays in Medieval Studies.

Standing Stones and Stone Circles

The relationship of stone circles, in particular Stonehenge, to Arthurian legend is examined in this segment of the Quest site at the University of Idaho.

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