The Matter of Britain Podcast: history and legend of King Arthur and his knights
Zach HudsonThis podcast explores the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table from their origins to the modern day. We'll discuss Welsh legends, Geoffrey of Monmouth, Chrétien de Troyes, the Vulgate and Post-Vulgate Cycles, Malory's Morte d'Arthur, the Victorian revival and modern adaptations, as well as many lesser-known works.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | a year ago |
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The Welsh version of Chretien's story of Yvain, found in the Red Book of Hergest.
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The fourth of Chretien de Troyes' romances, Yvain, or the Knight with the Lion, continues the exploration how to balance love and adventure, as Yvain tries to win his way back into his wife's favor after coming home late. Like, a whole year late.
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Alongside Perceval, Chretien's story of Lancelot was the most influential of his romances on later Arthurian lore. This narrative introduces Lancelot and the adulterous relationship with Queen Guinevere that will eventually undo Arthur's kingdom. The... more
Marie de France was one of the most popular writers of Breton lais in the 12th century, and some of these mention King Arthur or Arthurian characters. Like romances, Marie's lais are written in rhyming octosyllabic meter, but they are shorter, more l... more
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- Very well researched and put together
4 episodes in and Zach has covered almost all the texts before the romances. But he’s done it expertly, including what’s most important. I know the early texts well and there are hardly any mistakes. From now on I’ll just be learning. — from the author of “Then Arthur Fought —
the Matter of Britain”.
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