King Arthur: Explore the Legends, Literature, and History from the Round Table to the Holy Grail

Written by Christopher R. Fee

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?

Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as Tintagel, Glastonbury, and Stonehenge in search of physical reminders of this legendary king, his court, and a mighty stronghold remembered through the mists of time as “Camelot.” Traveling across literary and literal landscapes, you’ll search for evidence for Arthur in ancient manuscripts and modern-day archaeological excavations.

Through 24 energetic lectures, you will see how much Arthur has been refashioned for succeeding generations of audiences—first in Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and England, and later across the globe. Like the Knights of the Round Table on their epic quest for the Holy Grail, you will scour recorded history for the true face of the “Once and Future King.” Last, you’ll consider the most popular of the countless books and movies dedicated to King Arthur, his court, and their adventures.

As you explore the unwavering interest in Arthur across centuries of popular culture, you will learn to look behind the façade of all things Arthurian—discerning the factual basis for the man, the myths, and the legends.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Learn25
• Release date: Dec 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781632517562

Reviews for King Arthur

[Bill Martin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

These lectures aren’t the smoothest and slickest, the kind of edu-tainment products being so heavily marketed today. Instead, the listener will be treated to exactly the kind of course content one would pay hundreds of dollars for in a college level introduction to the Arthurian tradition.

I learned a ton, made connections, and now feel enabled to wade through the myriad sources and stories I’ve previously tried to enjoy in ignorance. I’m thankful this resource was made available and recommend it to anyone who has the discipline to absorb real lectures with an appreciation of their subject.

[Joanna · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Once again this has a poorly trained reader. Awkward, choppy rhythm, strange pauses, no flow or sense of the underlying meaning. Please hire professional speakers who practice more.