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Timeline of the Arthurian Legends through the Middle Ages 410-600

If there was a real life King Arthur, then he would have lived in the 5th or 6th centuries. Discover what people said about him at the time.

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Geraint and Enid: Coming of Age and Sovereignty in the Arthurian Legends

Also known as Geraint Son of Erbin, this tale from the Arthurian Romances looks like the usual Sovereignty story. But there's much more going on than that!

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Was Chrétien de Troyes a Woman?

12th century poet Chrétien de Troyes has been called the grandfather of the modern novel. But should that be 'grandmother' instead?

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Erec and Enide: Gender Politics in the Arthurian Romances

A sexist exultation of wife abuse and male pride? Or a Medieval strike towards female empowerment? Erec et Enide requires some context to be enjoyed today.

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