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History of the Kings of Britain
Book • 2012
Geoffrey of Monmouth's 'Historia Regum Britanniae' ('History of the Kings of Britain') is a 12th-century work that significantly shaped the Arthurian legend.
While largely fictional, it provided a detailed backstory for Arthur, including his parentage, the introduction of Guinevere, and the establishment of Tintagel as his kingdom.
Monmouth's invention of Avalon as Arthur's final resting place further enriched the mythology.
Despite its historical inaccuracies, the book's influence on the enduring popularity of the Arthurian legend is immense.
It remains a crucial text in understanding the evolution of the story.
While largely fictional, it provided a detailed backstory for Arthur, including his parentage, the introduction of Guinevere, and the establishment of Tintagel as his kingdom.
Monmouth's invention of Avalon as Arthur's final resting place further enriched the mythology.
Despite its historical inaccuracies, the book's influence on the enduring popularity of the Arthurian legend is immense.
It remains a crucial text in understanding the evolution of the story.
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