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Larisa Grollemond and Bryan C. Keene This abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture.   From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons & Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries. Indeed, no other historical era has captured the imaginations of so many creators. This volume aims to uncover the many reasons why the Middle Ages have proven so applicable to a variety of modern moments from the eighteenth through the twenty-first century. These “medieval” worlds are often the perfect ground for exploring contemporary cultural concerns and anxieties, saying much more about the time and place in which they were

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The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary

The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary

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The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary

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