GER 333 - The Romance of King Arthur in Literature and Film

Credits: 3

Exploration of the legend of King Arthur from its medieval roots to modern literature and film. Contribution of the German-speaking tradition to the pan-European myth. Arthurian romance as the vehicle of ideas and ideals about utopia, charismatic leadership, love, and betrayal. Traces the ways a myth is created, employed, and transmitted over centuries by means of textual and historical analysis. Taught in English.

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