Cei and the Arthurian Legend : Linda M. Gowans : Arthurian Studies 1988

Cei and the Arthurian Legend

By Linda M. Gowans 

Published D S Brewer, 1988. First Edition. Arthurian Studies XVIII. Hardback in dust jacket. 214 pages.

Linda Gowans' "Cei and the Arthurian Legend" is a comprehensive study that explores the character of Cei from his native Welsh context to his role in the romances of Chrétien de Troyes and later developments. The book assesses Cei's appearances in medieval Continental, Welsh, and English works, and it also delves into the rich heritage of English ballad and Gaelic folktale. Gowans' work is praised for its original sources, including Celtic, Latin, and French, and it aims to shed new light on some controversial aspects of Arthurian studies. The book is considered a stimulating comparative study that draws upon a wealth of material, offering unexpected links between versions widely separated in time and country of origin.

CONDITION
A very good clean copy throughout and in a very good, clean and unclipped dust jacket.