{"product_id":"english-myths-from-king-arthur-and-the-holy-grail-to-george-and-the-dragon-hardcover","title":"English Myths: From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Kerrigan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, \u003ci\u003e English Myths\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures from Beowulf to Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mythology and folklore of England is as old as the land itself, rich in symbolism and full of tales of quests and heroic daring-do, ghosts and witches, romantic heroines and noble outlaws. Who hasn't heard of the master sorcerer Merlin, Robin Hood and his merry men, or the legendary monster Grendel? \u003cbr\u003eBeginning with the great Anglo-Saxon epic \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEnglish Myths \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the early legends of post-Roman England, many of which blend history and myth. The book goes on to examine the rich seam of Arthurian and romantic legends first told in the Medieval era, before looking at English folk heroes and the beasts, witches and ghosts that have haunted the land. Discover the brothers Hengist and Horsa, legendary leaders of the first Angles, Saxons and Jutes to settle in England; learn the tragic story of Cornish hero Tristan and his love for Irish princess Iseult; tremble at the Black Dog ghost, a nocturnal hellhound found stalking the country from Suffolk in the east to Devon in the west; and enjoy the tale of George and the dragon, who saved the nation from a rampaging serpent and became the patron saint of the country. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, \u003ci\u003eEnglish Myths\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world's oldest and most influential cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Kerrigan was educated at St. Edward's College and University College, Oxford, England. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe History of Death\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Dark History: The Roman Emperors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAncients in Their Own Words\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorld War II Plans That Never Happened\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Presidents: A Dark History\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a columnist, book reviewer, and feature writer for publications including the \u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e. Michael Kerrigan lives with his family in Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289311621369,"sku":"9781838861711","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Rxk4qeaxBW9781838861711.webp?v=1776263021","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/english-myths-from-king-arthur-and-the-holy-grail-to-george-and-the-dragon-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}