LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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Question
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Which of the following texts was inspired by Historia Regum Britanniae?
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Bede’s Ecclesiastical History
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Caedmon’s Hymn
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Chretien de Troyes Yvain, or le Chevalier au Lion
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Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Arthurian legends are primarily rooted in the mythology of Wales, but Arthur also appears in Irish folklore and literature. In early tales, he is the son of the king of Britain. He steals dogs belonging to Finn, a legendary Irish hero drawn from the same ancient Celtic sources as Arthur himself.
Detailed explanation-2: -The two traditions of love and martial prowess are combined through a set of common values encoded in chivalry itself, and by the end, Yvain is able to adhere to both. His actions are out of courtesy and honor, and the theme of reconciliation is consistently present throughout the tale.
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