Stephen Knight Livres

Focusing on the intersection of medieval literature and social politics, this collection features seventeen articles by Stephen Knight that explore the cultural and historical contexts of medieval Europe. It offers valuable insights for scholars and students, addressing themes relevant to both literary studies and social-political history, while also appealing to those interested in modern interpretations of the medieval period.

The author, a Distinguished Research Professor in English Literature at Cardiff University, explores the mythic elements surrounding the legendary figure of Robin Hood. His work delves into the cultural significance and enduring legacy of this iconic character, offering insights into how the Robin Hood myth has evolved over time. Through a scholarly lens, the book examines the interplay between history and folklore, shedding light on the complexities of heroism and social justice in the context of the Robin Hood narrative.

Knight looks at the different manifestations of Robin Hood at different times and places in a mythic biography with a thematic structure. Each of the book's four central chapters identifies a particular model of the hero, mythic or biographic.

Stephen Knight traces the myth of Merlin from to the early Welsh figure of Myrddin, through centuries of literature and art, and to contemporary examples of literature, film, and television.

Stephen Knight's book is a full analytic survey of the popular genre of crime fiction, from its origins right up to the present day. This expanded second edition has been thoroughly updated in the light of new developments and recent research, and also explores a number of fictional works which have been published in the last few years.

From the mysterious death of Willaim Saunders, whose beaten body was discovered in a pond near Penge cricket club, south-east London in 1877, to the spooky demise of Charles Walton whose death is believed to have been linked to witchcraft, unsolved murders litter British history. Authors Bernard Taylor and Stephen Knight, experts in the unravelling of unsolved crimes, re-investigate seven classic cases from the last 100 years. Creating in lively detail the background to each crime and the course of the police investigation, they reveal clues, interpret evidence and describe, where possible, the characters and motives of the alleged killers.

Who really was Jack the Ripper? Was he a solitary assassin lurking in the shadows of gaslit London? Or was Jack the Ripper three men: two killers and an accomplice? In this work the author investigates all aspects of this strange case shrouded in mystery and misconception. The discovery of the murders is described by the men who were there, and evidence reveals that the hitherto unsolved Ripper murders were in fact a culmination of a full-scale cover-up organized at the highest level of government.

Stefan retells his childhood bedtime stories of the Austrian Navy, featuring Count Otto von Otto, Elfrieda the pirate, and the remarkable Herman the Birdman. As he retells them, another story unfolds, that of Stefan's parents.

A supposed expose of the ancient free and accepted rite of freemasonry. Very unpopular book with most freemasons, very popular with conspiracy theorists, and just plain old "interesting" to the neutral. A bestseller.

This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of Collins' fiction, highlighting the diversity and depth of his themes and arguments. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the intricacies of his work, providing fresh insights that enhance the reader's appreciation of Collins' literary contributions.