The Return of King Arthur: The Legend through Victorian Eyes - Debra N. Mancoff

The Return of King Arthur: The Legend through Victorian Eyes

Author: Debra N. Mancoff
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Edition: First edition (1995)
Condition: Fine in VG unclipped DJ (some impressions on back)
ISBN: 0-8109-3782-4

Description: The Victorian Revival: Mancoff, an art historian, examines why King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table surged back into popularity during Queen Victoria's reign (1837–1901).   Culture & Moral Ideals: It shows how Victorians reshaped the medieval myth in poetry, plays, children's stories, and art to reflect 19th-century British ideas about chivalry, duty, and national identity.   Artwork & Illustrations: Spanning 176 pages, the book features over 130 color and black-and-white reproductions—highlighting Pre-Raphaelite paintings, book illustrations, and murals by artists like Edward Burne-Jones alongside works inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.