The New Arthurian Encyclopedia New edition

First published in 1996. Now updated with a new information-packed 40-page Supplement covering the years 1990-1995, this unique Encyclopedia highlights the World of King Arthur from its origins in Dark Age Britain to the present day, when Arthurian novels, films, and music continue to appear around the world at an astonishing rate. The Supplement, which provides five full years of coverage not available anywhere else, enhances the usefulness of more than 1,300 entries on all aspects of the Arthurian legend-in literature, history, folklore, archaeology, art, and music. Written by an international team of over 130 authorities, no oth­er work approaches this A-Z guide to the legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table for breadth and depth of coverage. This is the ultimate source for reliable information on topics as diverse as the Grail, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthurian operas, the historicity of Arthur, and more.

Preface, The Contributors, List of Entries Arranged by Category, List of Illustrations, Selected Bibliography, Chronology, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA, Map, Index, Supplement 1990-1995.

Edited by Norris J. Lacy Associate Editors: Geoffrey Ashe, Sandra Ness Ihle, Marianne E. Kalinke, and Raymond H. Thompson. Norris J. Lacy is Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. He is Honorary President of the International Arthurian Society, having served previously both as international president and as president of the organization's North American Branch