Author: | Geoffrey of Monmouth | ISBN: | 1230000235301 |
Publisher: | Boreas Classics | Publication: | April 24, 2014 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Geoffrey of Monmouth |
ISBN: | 1230000235301 |
Publisher: | Boreas Classics |
Publication: | April 24, 2014 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
The History of the Kings of Britain is a 12th-century work by Geoffrey of Monmouth. It was one of the first accounts of the legend of King Arthur and the Prophesies of Merlin. Some of the stories in this volume also served as the source for Shakespeare's "King Lear"; others discuss the legendary origins of Great Britain.
The History of the Kings of Britain is a 12th-century work by Geoffrey of Monmouth. It was one of the first accounts of the legend of King Arthur and the Prophesies of Merlin. Some of the stories in this volume also served as the source for Shakespeare's "King Lear"; others discuss the legendary origins of Great Britain.