Medievalism, Politics and Mass Media: Appropriating the Middle Ages in the Twenty-first Century
From King Arthur and Robin Hood, through to video games and jousting-themed restaurants, medieval culture continues to surround us and has retained a strong influence on literature and culture throughout the ages. This fascinating and illuminating guide is written by two of the leading contemporary scholars of medieval literature, and explores:
Medievalisms: Making the Past in the Present surveys the critical field and sets the boundaries for future study, providing an essential background for literary study from the medieval period through to the twenty-first century.
Country | USA |
Brand | Routledge |
Manufacturer | Routledge |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9780415617277 |
ReleaseDate | 2012-09-30 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780415617277 |