Thomas Bulfinch

a cura di R. Palmer e I. Bruschi
 King Arthur, Merlin the Wizard, Lancelot, Guenevere, Tristram and Isolde, the Holy Grail, Excalibur, Camelot are the protagonists of an immortal saga which even today keeps its fascination and magic. Ancient Britain is the enchanting scenario against which these events between history and legend take place.
 A book full of evocative power and rich in historical and cultural references. 
 
 Teacher's Resources available online: Answer Key - Audioscripts - Key to Summing-up Activities.
 
 Re Artù, Mago Merlino, Lancillotto, Ginevra, il Santo Graal, Excalibur, Camelot sono i protagonisti di una saga immortale che ancora oggi conserva fascino e magia. L'antica Britannia del VI secolo è lo scenario incantevole dove si svolgono avvenimenti tra storia e leggenda.
 Un libro ricco di suggestioni dove l'ambientazione magica è affidata anche alla ricca cornice illustrativa e agli approfondimenti storici e letterari.

The legend of King Arthur

Chapter 1 – Arthur, King of Britain

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Tintagel

Chapter 2 – King Arthur and Queen Guenevere

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Where did Excalibur come from?

Chapter 3 – Sir Lancelot of the Lake

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Tournaments

Chapter 4 – The Story of Tristram

Chapter 5 – Sir Perceval

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Becoming a knight

Chapter 6 – The Quest for the Holy Grail

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Camelot

Chapter 7 – King Arthur and Sir Lancelot at War

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Extension: Arthur’s legend in the cinema

Chapter 8 – King Arthur’s Death

Summing-up activities

Glossary

E X T E N S I O N TOURNAMENTS Tournaments between knights, with all their splendid events and courtly1 rules, originated in France. Tournaments were condemned by the Church, probably because they caused a lot of problems and deaths. In tournaments knights showed their skill in riding and in the use of various arms. Greater courtesy was observed in the regulations: it was illegal to wound horses, to use the point of the sword or to strike a knight when he raised his visor or took off his helmet. The ladies encouraged their knights in these exercises and gave them prizes2. Every knight fought in the name of a lady and was called her servant d amour. Knights also carried their ladies s scarves3, veils4 or bracelets attached to their helmets, shields or armour. The ladies and all the spectators sat or stood in stands5 built in the shape of towers, terraces or galleries. 1. courtly: rules followed by noblemen and noblewomen. 2. prize: something that is given to the winner (money, trophy, etc.). 3. scarf: piece of cloth that you wear round your neck. 4. veil: piece of cloth that women sometimes wear over their heads. 5. stand: structure where people stood or sat during tournaments. 36 

4 The Story of Tristram Chapter BEFORE READING 1 What do Lancelot and Tristram have in common, in your opinion? Choose among the following alternatives. c aristrocratic origin c love for Queen Guenevere c courage c strength c devotion to King Arthur c loyalty has another skill, not so common among medieval knights. m Tristram Listen to the CD to discover what it is. 2 Tristram can ............................................................................................................................ 3 One of these women is Tristram s sweetheart. Which one do you think she is? ISOLDE ILEAN ISADORA TRISTRAM EVELYNE VIVIANE ISABEL 37   

Re Artù, Merlino, Lancillotto, Ginevra e il Santo Graal in una saga affascinante. Scopri la Britannia del VI sec tra storia, leggenda e illustrazioni

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