The Dwarfs of Arthurian Romance and Celtic Tradition
$15.00
The original 1929 edition, meticulously preserved. This edition moves beyond the sterile, mass-market reproductions often found today to bring you a premium Collector’s Facsimile. Every page maintains the historical pagination and aesthetic of the source text, paired with a bespoke cover design unique to this imprint.
Vernon J. Harward’s The Dwarfs of Arthurian Romance and Celtic Tradition is a scholarly yet spirited exploration of one of medieval literature’s most overlooked figures: the dwarf. In this deeply researched study—rooted in Celtic myth, Arthurian legend, and medieval folklore—Harward traces how the uncanny, magical, and often paradoxical dwarfs of early Irish and Welsh tradition evolved into the complex characters of chivalric romance. Moving deftly between philology, mythography, and literary analysis, he reveals how these diminutive beings served as mirrors for kings, prophets, and knights, embodying both ancient otherworldly wisdom and human eccentricity. Rich with linguistic insight and narrative detail, the book transforms what might seem an obscure topic into a revealing window onto the imagination of the Middle Ages—an academic study that illuminates the symbolic depth of Celtic and Arthurian tradition.
