天津大学英美文化课件——king arthur.ppt

king arthur The 6th century certainly saw many men named Arthur The Legend of King Arthur Arthur, it seems, is claimed as the King (video arthur as the king) of nearly every Celtic Kingdom known.. King Arthur Comics What did Arthur look like? Who was King Arthur? Despite, or perhaps because of, so many authors’ accounts of King Arthur, it is impossible to discern which Arthur is the real Arthur. Who was King Arthur? The Authors were rarely specific about Arthur’s life: most did not discuss the time or place of Arthur’s reign. Arthurian England Historia BrittonumNennius Nennius wrote his histories in Bangor in the 9th century. He was the first to write about King Arthur. Arthur of BritainGeoffrey of Monmouth Geoffrey’s account of Arthur is included in his History of the Kings of Britain (12th century), and is considered historical. Arthur of BritainGeoffrey of Monmouth He incorporated many Welsh legends into his writings and invented many himself. Where does History point? Where does History point? He wrote Arthur as a Celtic chieftain fighting the Saxons (video the first battle with the saxons). Will we ever know? Will we ever know? Some people believe that King Arthur is so inextricably tied up in Celtic Mythology that he must, in origin, have been, not a man at all, but a god. Arthur in his earliest form, appears almost entirely mythical. He and his companions have superhuman strength and abilities (video battle on the lake. Arthur has also got a dog named Bercelet. Some other tales of King Arthur The people closely connected with King Arthur Guinevere (video merlin and arthurs future wife) Variously portrayed in literature, she is called the daughter of King Leodegrance Merlin first appears in extant records (Armes Prydein, Y Gododdin) from the early 10th century as a mere prophet, but his role gradually evolved into that of magician, prophet and advisor, active in all phases of the administration of King Arthur’s kingdom. He