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Arthurian Tales in Brittany and Burgundy

Here, encounter the works of Marie de France, whose Arthurian writings developed themes of romantic love, the magical, and the noble. Then learn how Robert de Boron linked King Arthur to the spiritual and religious realms and introduced the Holy Grail, which figures prominently in the massive, anonymous text of the Perlesvaus.

English
  • Originally Aired March 5, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 29, 2021 by
    newdeepdan
  • Modified November 29, 2024 by
    HadesMeat