Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur
| Author | : R. Lexton |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 2014-06-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137353627 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137353627 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (627 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur by : R. Lexton
Download or read book Contested Language in Malory's Morte Darthur written by R. Lexton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining Malory's political language, this study offers a revisionary view of Arthur's kingship in the Morte Darthur and the role of the Round Table fellowship. Considering a range of historical and political sources, Lexton suggests that Malory used a specific lexicon to engage with contemporary problems of kingship and rule.