Medieval Afterlives in Contemporary Culture

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With contributions from over 25 leading international scholars, this is the first authoritative single-volume reference guide to the appropriation of medieval texts in contemporary culture. Medieval Afterlives in Contemporary Culture covers a comprehensive range of media, including: * Literature, from Young Adult fiction to contemporary poetry 'translations' * Film, TV and comic book adaptations, from Beowulf to Merlin * Electronic media, from online blogs to computer games * Performances, from the RSC Canterbury Tales to Spamalot * Commercial Merchandise and tourism In addition to this wide-ranging coverage, the book also includes a companion website with a number of essential reference features to aid researchers working in the burgeoning field of Medieval afterlives, including: * Further reading suggestions and weblinks, * 'My favourite' guides to contemporary medieval appropriations * Images and interviews * Guide to library archives and manuscript collections * Guide to heritage collections