French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle

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French Mythmaking of King Arthur by Aaron Kestle

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Gary: Today’s special episode is by Aaron Kestle, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University’s French Department. He is currently preparing a dissertation examining the marvelous in medieval Arthurian literature, focusing on the mythical sorcerer Merlin and his representation in late twelfth and early thirteenth century French romance. His interests also incorporate a broad spectrum of […]

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Feb 20, 2021

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