Everything you ever wanted to know about King Arthur and his knights is covered in this fascinating volume: the origins of the Grail legend, the Tristan and Iso

Examines Arthurian history and legend and its influence

A valuable reference for fantasy fans and lovers of medieval romance, "The Arthurian Companion" contains over 1,000 entries, cross-referenced and annotated. It

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