![]() ![]() Reveals how Eleanor inspired the powerful influence of the Arthurian cycle’s figures.Shows that Eleanor’s embodiment of divine power undermined the pattern of patriarchy.Explains that courtly love was not a platonic and intellectual affectation but an initiatic process of male transcendence akin to Tantra."A comprehensive view of the mythical and historic significance of the great medieval queen The editors' review of his book contains this: ![]() Meade's sounds interesting, almost gossipy ( like her book on Jazz Age women). I read reviews on Amazon of all four books recommended (Meade, Marlkale, Weir and Kelly) and all have four stars ( Kelly's book gets part of a fifth star). Is Kelly's " Eleanor of Aquataine and the Four Kings" a re-issue of the 1950 book, or did she re-write it? I wanted to see what else is recommended. I have a copy of Amy Kelly's original "Eleanor of Aquataine" ( 1950 edition) which I confess Inhave not yet read. Thanks! This is a gift for someone who is very much into history. ![]()
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