Book launch: Cambridge History Of Arthurian Literature And Culture – 24 april 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the online launch of The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture, edited by Professor Raluca Radulescu (Bangor University) and Professor Andrew Lynch (University of Western Australia).

This landmark two-volume collection provides the first comprehensive history of the Arthurian legend in over half a century, tracing its evolution from medieval origins to its enduring impact on global modern culture.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, 24 April 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM (BST)
• Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Join Link: Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture book launch | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

The Programme

The launch will feature a roundtable discussion and insights from a distinguished panel of contributors and editors:

• Emeritus Prof. P. J. C. Field (Bangor University)
• Emeritus Prof. James Simpson (Harvard University)
• Prof. Raluca Radulescu (Bangor University)
• Emeritus Prof. Andrew Lynch (University of Western Australia)

About the Publication

The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture offers a definitive account of the most important and influential legend in the Western world. Moving from the “historical » Arthur and the development of the legend in the Middle Ages to its prolific afterlives in film, literature, and digital media, these volumes bring together world-leading scholars to map the legend’s unique trajectory across time and geography.

We look forward to seeing you all there!