The present paper explores the different tales of Arthurian mythology concerning King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table and the myth of the Grail primarily through the lens of an English author, Charles Williams. This study introduces the life and major works of Charles Williams, who is mostly remembered as a member of the famous literary group the Inklings alongside the renowned writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Despite not achieving widespread success, Williams was a very versatile author who wrote inspiring poetry regarding Arthurian legends in his books "Taliessin through Logres and the Region of the Summer Stars". These Arthurian works narrate the tales of the legendary Logres, the mythical land from which today’s Britain originated, along with the undertakings of its main characters. Therefore, this study presents also an analysis of one of the greatest books regarding these legends, "Le Morte D’Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, delving into its publication and the author’s intentions.

The present paper explores the different tales of Arthurian mythology concerning King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table and the myth of the Grail primarily through the lens of an English author, Charles Williams. This study introduces the life and major works of Charles Williams, who is mostly remembered as a member of the famous literary group the Inklings alongside the renowned writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Despite not achieving widespread success, Williams was a very versatile author who wrote inspiring poetry regarding Arthurian legends in his books "Taliessin through Logres and the Region of the Summer Stars". These Arthurian works narrate the tales of the legendary Logres, the mythical land from which today’s Britain originated, along with the undertakings of its main characters. Therefore, this study presents also an analysis of one of the greatest books regarding these legends, "Le Morte D’Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, delving into its publication and the author’s intentions.

Charles Williams and Malory's Arthurian Tradition in Taliessin through Logres and The Region of The Summer Stars

CATALANO, MARIA
2024/2025

Abstract

The present paper explores the different tales of Arthurian mythology concerning King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table and the myth of the Grail primarily through the lens of an English author, Charles Williams. This study introduces the life and major works of Charles Williams, who is mostly remembered as a member of the famous literary group the Inklings alongside the renowned writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Despite not achieving widespread success, Williams was a very versatile author who wrote inspiring poetry regarding Arthurian legends in his books "Taliessin through Logres and the Region of the Summer Stars". These Arthurian works narrate the tales of the legendary Logres, the mythical land from which today’s Britain originated, along with the undertakings of its main characters. Therefore, this study presents also an analysis of one of the greatest books regarding these legends, "Le Morte D’Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, delving into its publication and the author’s intentions.
2024
Charles Williams and Malory's Arthurian Tradition in Taliessin through Logres and The Region of The Summer Stars
The present paper explores the different tales of Arthurian mythology concerning King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table and the myth of the Grail primarily through the lens of an English author, Charles Williams. This study introduces the life and major works of Charles Williams, who is mostly remembered as a member of the famous literary group the Inklings alongside the renowned writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Despite not achieving widespread success, Williams was a very versatile author who wrote inspiring poetry regarding Arthurian legends in his books "Taliessin through Logres and the Region of the Summer Stars". These Arthurian works narrate the tales of the legendary Logres, the mythical land from which today’s Britain originated, along with the undertakings of its main characters. Therefore, this study presents also an analysis of one of the greatest books regarding these legends, "Le Morte D’Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, delving into its publication and the author’s intentions.
Charles Williams
Sir Thomas Malory
Arthurian Tradition
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