Hunter Long Mrs.Eckman Wissler CP British Literature 18 September 2017 Arthurian Legend Hunter Long Mrs.Eckman Wissler CP British Literature 18 September 2017 HL

The Authors of King Arthur: Nennius, Geoffrey of Monmouth, Chrétien de Troyes, Robert de barron and Thomas Malory were all authors of King Arthur in one way or another. king Arthur is depicted as a hero and Christian warrior of Britain in all texts. HL

History of the Britons: History of the Britons was written in 830 A.D by Nennius. The Story or poem is about twelve battles fought by Arthur. In these twelve battles Arthur was a British general and Christian warrior not a king. This piece of of literature signifies the beginning of the legend mainly because it was not possible for one man to fight in all twelve battles marking the first signs of a legend. HL

The History of the Kings of Britain: Written by Geoffrey of Monmouth around 1066 A.D. Geoffrey claimed that he had examined a “Lost” Celtic Manuscript that only he was able to obtain. This was the first story of Arthur from birth to death and the story had mentioned Caliburn for the first time (Caliburn was the famous sword known as Excalibur today). Over 200 Manuscripts still exist today. HL

The Story of the Grail: Written by Chrétien de Troyes in 1181 A.D. This was the first Arthurian story involving more spirituality and romance. The story of the grail was the first Arthurian story that the Holy Grail appears in. The Holy Grail was depicted in the story as Brilliant and precious capable of out shining candle light just as the sun does during daylight. Unfortunately, for unknown reasons, the poem was never finished. HL

Robert De Barron: Robert De Barron was a french poet who wrote a trilogy of stories in the 13th century; Joseph d’Arimathie, Merlin and Perceval. All stories tell of the early history of the grail. These three stories connected the grail and the independent legend of King Arthur into the Arthurian legend we know of today. HL

Le Mort D’arthur: Written by Thomas Malory in 1486. Le Mort D’arthur was one of the first books ever to be printed in England. Le Mort D’arthur creates a vision of a knightly golden age swept away by civil strife and the betrayal of its ideals. Malory’s book was also an influence in the Victorian Era. The Palace of Westminster, the medieval royal palace used as the home to British parliament, was widely damaged by a fire in 1834. After the repairs, Queen Victoria’s robing room in the house of the lords was decorated in Arthurian themes based from Malory’s book Le Mort D’arthur. HL

Arthur in the Modern Era: In the modern era Arthur is depicted as a king who won many battles with a powerful sword known as excalibur alongside his knights of the round table. Many movies have been made based on the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. Lancelot: directed by Robert Bresson in 1972 Excalibur: directed by John Boorman in 1981 First Knight: directed by Jerry Zucker in 1995 King Arthur: directed by Antoine Fuqua in 2004 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword: directed by Guy Ritchie in 2017 Each movie is the director's interpretation of the events of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. HL

Conclusion: Many great writers and poets took part in the creation of King arthur and his legendary sword excalibur, without them the story wouldn't be what it is today. King Arthur was made to be a legendary hero of the dark ages, the greatest warrior and king of his time. HL

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