FR 7149 Arthurian Heroes and the Making of History (10 ECTS)

Coordinator: Raluca Radulescu (Senior Lecturer in Medieval Literature, Bangor University, Wales)
Duration: Semester 2: 2 hrs per week
Prerequisites: none

This option will explore the origin and function of the Arthurian myth from Nennius and Gildas to late medieval romances, including Malory, and early Tudor representations of King Arthur. The aim of this option is to explore the propaganda potential of the Arthurian myth throughout the medieval period in England and to examine the narrative changes and techniques used in the process.