English myths. From King Arthur and the Holy Grail.
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The mythology and folklore of England are as old as the English land itself, rich in symbolism and full of stories about adventures and heroic feats, about ghosts and witches, romantic heroines, and noble outlaws. Who hasn't heard of the great wizard Merlin, Robin Hood and his 'merry men', or the legendary monster Grendel?
Starting with the outstanding Anglo-Saxon epic 'Beowulf', this edition explores the early legends of post-Roman England, in which history and myth are often intertwined. The author then opens up a rich layer of Arthurian and romantic legends, first told in the Middle Ages, and then offers a dive into English folklore with its heroes and monsters, witches, and ghosts. Meet the brothers Hengist and Horsa, legendary leaders of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, some of the first settlers of England, immerse yourself in the tragic story of the Cornish hero Tristan and his love for the Irish princess Isolde, learn about Black Shuck, the nocturnal hellhound that terrorized the entire country, from Suffolk in the east to Devon in the west, and enjoy the story of Saint George, who saved the nation from an enraged dragon and became the country's patron saint.
Illustrated with 180 images of artworks and photographs, the book 'English Myths. From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon' is an accessible, engaging, and highly informative study of the fascinating mythology that underpins one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures.
Author:
Author:Kerrigan Michael
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Science Fiction and Fantasy
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:coated
Dimensions:
Dimensions:25x17.5x1.9 cm
Series:
Series:Myths and Legends
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
Product type:
Product type:silver embossing, partial lacquering
ISBN:
ISBN:978-601-271-557-6
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