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Historia Regum Britanniae by Geoffrey of Monmouth | |
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About 261 pages (78,214 words) in 14 products |
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| Name: |
Geoffrey of Monmouth | | Birth Date: |
c. 1100 | | Death Date: |
1155 | | Place of Birth: |
Monmouth, Wales | | Nationality: |
English | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
historian, author |
summary from source:
 Biography of Geoffrey of Monmouth
428 words, approx. 1.4 pages
 The English pseudohistorian Geoffrey of Monmouth (ca. 1100-1155) is known for his "History of the Kings of Britain," through which he contributed greatly to the dissemination of the Arthurian legend throughout Europe. Geoffrey was born in or near Monmout... summary from source:
 Biography of Geoffrey of Monmouth
2719 words, approx. 9.1 pages
 Of both the life and the works of Geoffrey of Monmouth more is known than is usual about an author of the twelfth century, but this information has often been the subject of controversy, both in his own and in later times. Geoffrey was probably born abou...
Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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 Historia Regum Britanniae Information
1,497 words, approx. 5 pages
The Historia Regum Britanniae (English: The History of the Kings of Britain) is a pseudohistorical account of British history, written around 1136 by Geoffrey of Monmouth. It chronicles the lives of the kings of the Britons in a chronological narrative...
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Literary Criticism
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 Critical Essay by Valerie I. J. Flint
11,901 words, approx. 40 pages
In the following essay, Flint presents evidence that The History of the Kings of Britain was intended to make fun of other histories and ultimately to advance the cause of worldly society over monastic society.
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Critical Essay by Brynley F. Roberts
10,248 words, approx. 34 pages
In the following essay, Roberts considers the conception, planning, and design of The History of the Kings of Britain.
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Critical Essay by Hugh A. MacDougall
8,086 words, approx. 27 pages
In the following excerpt, MacDougall discusses the significance of The History of the Kings of Britain, the controversy surrounding its authenticity, and its reception.
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