Medieval Alliterative Poetry: The Death of Arthur

Using the translation by Simon Armitage of the medieval alliterative poem as our prime text, we shall read and discuss The Death of King Arthur. We shall explore the place of this poem in the context of Arthurian literature. What does it add to our understanding of the Arthurian narrative? How are the characters presented? What are the themes? Join us to explore the medieval context of the poem and ways it still speaks to us today.

Tutor: Ruth Beckett BA MA DPhil

Term: Spring

Day: Saturday

Start Date: 29 March 2025

Time: 10am-1pm

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £30

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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