The Symbolic Meaning of the Story of King Arthur (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162580357)

The Symbolic Meaning of the Story of King Arthur is an anonymous book that explores the deeper meaning behind the legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. The book delves into the symbolism of the characters, events, and objects in the story, revealing how they represent universal human experiences and spiritual truths. The author argues that King Arthur is a symbol of the divine masculine, while his queen, Guinevere, represents the divine feminine. The knights of the Round Table are seen as archetypes of different aspects of the human psyche, such as courage, loyalty, and wisdom. The author also examines the symbolism of the sword Excalibur, the Holy Grail, and the quest for the Grail, which represent the search for spiritual enlightenment and the divine within oneself.The book draws on various mythic and religious traditions, including Christianity, Celtic mythology, and the Grail legends, to shed light on the deeper meaning of the King Arthur story. It offers a fresh perspective on this beloved legend and invites readers to explore its rich symbolic language and spiritual significance.The principal authority for this symbolic story is taken from Mallory's Le Morte d'Arthur because it gives a fuller account of everything accountable to the subject of King Arthur than any other work. Contents: King Arthur; Sir Galahad; Sir Lancelot. Also contains 22 illustrations mainly taken from the original paintings in King Arthur's hall, Tintagel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1162580356
ISBN-13: 9781162580357
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.29d