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The education of the Arthurian hero emerges as a crucial romance motif, paralleling the significance of his damsel and jousts. This study explores how the narratives surrounding the births and childhoods of religious and mythical figures not only foreshadow their future abilities but also provide insight into their eventual exploits. By examining these formative experiences, the book highlights the deep connection between a hero's early life and their later achievements.
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The Education of the Hero in Arthurian Romance, Madeleine Pelner Cosman
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- 2012
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- Title
- The Education of the Hero in Arthurian Romance
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Madeleine Pelner Cosman
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780807873335
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The education of the Arthurian hero emerges as a crucial romance motif, paralleling the significance of his damsel and jousts. This study explores how the narratives surrounding the births and childhoods of religious and mythical figures not only foreshadow their future abilities but also provide insight into their eventual exploits. By examining these formative experiences, the book highlights the deep connection between a hero's early life and their later achievements.