Follows a day in the life of a knight in medieval Europe, beginning at eight in the morning when Sir Guy de Frinton arrives in the market town of Barton, to seven in the evening when Guy, having won a tournament, is honored at a feast.
Presents selections from a variety of Arthurian romances, including Malory's "Morte d'Arthur" and Chr?tien de Troyes' "Lancelot"; with commentary on the historical, literary, and legendary background of the medieval story-cycle.
The author brings to life the great medieval story-cycle known as the Matter of Britain, drawing on the romance masterpieces of such writers as Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sir Thomas Malory, and Chr?tien de Troyes. Recounts the myths of Arthur and his knights in the authentic voices of the medieval authors.
Provides an account of the lives and activities of knights based on an examination of documents they wrote themselves, and compares those first-person accounts with the writings of poets and chroniclers of the time.
