Abstract
By looking at the texts of Arthurian legends such as Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, T.H. White's The Once & Future King, and Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon, one can gain a historical perspective of the time in which each work was written. Through this historical perspective and by looking at each author's personal life, a picture of Great Britain's national identity at the time of writing can be seen. As such, the Arthurian Cycle can be used to exemplify British national identity throughout history.
Advisor
Hettinger, Madonna
Department
History
Recommended Citation
Wimbiscus, Audrey Ellen, "Rex Quondam, Rexque Futurus: Arthurian Legends As Indicators of British National Identity Throughout History" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 3829.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/3829
Disciplines
European History | Literature in English, British Isles
Keywords
arthurian legends, king arthur, le morte d'arthur, the once & future king, the mists of avalon, sir thomas malory, t.h. white, marion zimmer bradley, great britain, national identity, mythic cycle, knights of the round table
Publication Date
2012
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis Exemplar
© Copyright 2012 Audrey Ellen Wimbiscus