Owen, D. D. R. (Douglas David Roy)
Overview
| Works: | 63 works in 335 publications in 7 languages and 7,267 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Arthurian romances Criticism, interpretation, etc Romances History Biographies Legends Poetry Romance fiction Literature |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Other, Creator |
| Classifications: | PQ1447.E5, 841.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
D. D. R Owen
- Fabliaux; selected and edited by R.C. Johnston and D.D.R. Owen by Joseph Bédier( Book )
Most widely held works by
D. D. R Owen
Arthurian romance; seven essays by
D. D. R Owen(
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36 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Noble lovers by
D. D. R Owen(
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17 editions published in 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published in 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eleanor of Aquitaine : queen and legend by
D. D. R Owen(
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23 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This fascinating new biography tells the story of one of the most influential figures of the twelfth century, Eleanor of Aquitaine, successively queen of France and of England. Her marriage at fifteen to the young Louis VII was later annulled on the grounds of consanguinity. After her divorce, she eluded rival pretenders to marry Henry II, then Count of Anjou and Duke of Normandy. Having campaigned in England to assert his claim to the throne, Henry realized his ambition following the death of King Stephen in 1154. Eleanor thereby became the queen of potentially the most powerful leader in Europe, whose empire stretched from the Scottish borders to the Pyrenees. Eleanor bore Henry eight children, two of them future kings of England - Richard Coeur-de-Lion (the Lionheart) and John. Her behaviour and political motives have always been open to question, not least her siding with her children against Henry. Believed by some to have been the prime mover in the affair, she supported rebellion against their father. As a result, although the revolt collapsed, Eleanor was kept in close custody in England for much of the next sixteen years. Then, after Henry's death, she lent her unflagging support to his successors Richard and, later, John. Professor Owen's portrait aims to separate the true historical Eleanor from the Eleanor of legend. In tracing her life story he examines her part in public affairs during the reigns of Louis, Henry, Richard and John, and her role as a literary and cultural patron at the time of the great intellectual revival known as the Twelfth-Century Renaissance. Even in her own day, Eleanor caught the imagination of chroniclers and other writers; and the final parts of Professor Owen's biography follow the development of the legend that built up around her life before considering her possible use as a role-model in the epic and romance of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries
23 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This fascinating new biography tells the story of one of the most influential figures of the twelfth century, Eleanor of Aquitaine, successively queen of France and of England. Her marriage at fifteen to the young Louis VII was later annulled on the grounds of consanguinity. After her divorce, she eluded rival pretenders to marry Henry II, then Count of Anjou and Duke of Normandy. Having campaigned in England to assert his claim to the throne, Henry realized his ambition following the death of King Stephen in 1154. Eleanor thereby became the queen of potentially the most powerful leader in Europe, whose empire stretched from the Scottish borders to the Pyrenees. Eleanor bore Henry eight children, two of them future kings of England - Richard Coeur-de-Lion (the Lionheart) and John. Her behaviour and political motives have always been open to question, not least her siding with her children against Henry. Believed by some to have been the prime mover in the affair, she supported rebellion against their father. As a result, although the revolt collapsed, Eleanor was kept in close custody in England for much of the next sixteen years. Then, after Henry's death, she lent her unflagging support to his successors Richard and, later, John. Professor Owen's portrait aims to separate the true historical Eleanor from the Eleanor of legend. In tracing her life story he examines her part in public affairs during the reigns of Louis, Henry, Richard and John, and her role as a literary and cultural patron at the time of the great intellectual revival known as the Twelfth-Century Renaissance. Even in her own day, Eleanor caught the imagination of chroniclers and other writers; and the final parts of Professor Owen's biography follow the development of the legend that built up around her life before considering her possible use as a role-model in the epic and romance of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries
The legend of Roland; a pageant of the Middle Ages by
D. D. R Owen(
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17 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The evolution of the Grail Legend by
D. D. R Owen(
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19 editions published between 1968 and 2001 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1968 and 2001 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The vision of hell; infernal journeys in medieval French literature by
D. D. R Owen(
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23 editions published between 1970 and 1971 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1970 and 1971 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arthurian romances by
Chrétien(
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33 editions published between 1914 and 2001 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers modern translations of the medieval French poems about the Knights of the Round Table, including "Erec and Enide," "Lancelot," and "Perceval," and briefly discusses Chretien's life and writing style
33 editions published between 1914 and 2001 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers modern translations of the medieval French poems about the Knights of the Round Table, including "Erec and Enide," "Lancelot," and "Perceval," and briefly discusses Chretien's life and writing style
Two Old French Gauvain romances: part I, Le chevalier a l'Epée and La mule sans frein by
R. C Johnston(
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13 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and French and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir Gawain and the Green Night describes how Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, accepts a challenge from a mysterious "Green Knight" who dares any knight to strike him with his axe if he will take a return blow in a year and a day. Gawain accepts and beheads him with his blow, at which the Green Knight stands up, picks up his head and reminds Gawain of the appointed time. In his struggles to keep his bargain, Gawain demonstrates chivalry and loyalty until his honour is called into question by a test involving Lady Bertilak, the lady of the Green Knight's castle
13 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and French and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir Gawain and the Green Night describes how Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, accepts a challenge from a mysterious "Green Knight" who dares any knight to strike him with his axe if he will take a return blow in a year and a day. Gawain accepts and beheads him with his blow, at which the Green Knight stands up, picks up his head and reminds Gawain of the appointed time. In his struggles to keep his bargain, Gawain demonstrates chivalry and loyalty until his honour is called into question by a test involving Lady Bertilak, the lady of the Green Knight's castle
Renaissance studies : six essays by
I. D McFarlane(
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9 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and French, Middle and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and French, Middle and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fabliaux by
R. C Johnston(
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17 editions published between 1957 and 1965 in 4 languages and held by 228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1957 and 1965 in 4 languages and held by 228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Medieval codicology, iconography, literature, and translation : studies for Keith Val Sinclair(
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11 editions published in 1994 in 3 languages and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1994 in 3 languages and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The song of Roland: the Oxford text(
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4 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The romance of Reynard the fox(
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6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The song of Roland(
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8 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
William the Lion, 1143-1214 : kingship and culture by
D. D. R Owen(
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7 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wandering giant in Literature : from Polyphemus to Papageno by
D. D. R Owen(
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two old French Gauvain romances by
R. C Johnston(
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10 editions published in 1972 in 3 languages and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1972 in 3 languages and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two old French Gauvain romances. le chevalier à l'Epée and La mule sans frein by
Païens de Maisières(
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10 editions published in 1972 in 3 languages and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1972 in 3 languages and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The song of Roland by
Unknown(
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since his youth, living in poverty in a cave in Italy, Roland's mother has taught him that someday he will be a brave hero like his father, Milon, and serve with the great army of Charlemagne. He learns from her that he is descended from great heroes of old and that his mother is Charlemagne's sister, the Princess Bertha. When Charlemagne comes to Italy, Roland confronts the king, who rejoices to find his long-lost sister and gives both her and her son a place of honor in his court. As Roland becomes a man and a knight, he embarks on a quest to the Far East and becomes champion to the Princess of Cathay. One of the great medieval "songs of great deeds," this is a composite of several hero legends interlaced with Christian moral sentiments
4 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since his youth, living in poverty in a cave in Italy, Roland's mother has taught him that someday he will be a brave hero like his father, Milon, and serve with the great army of Charlemagne. He learns from her that he is descended from great heroes of old and that his mother is Charlemagne's sister, the Princess Bertha. When Charlemagne comes to Italy, Roland confronts the king, who rejoices to find his long-lost sister and gives both her and her son a place of honor in his court. As Roland becomes a man and a knight, he embarks on a quest to the Far East and becomes champion to the Princess of Cathay. One of the great medieval "songs of great deeds," this is a composite of several hero legends interlaced with Christian moral sentiments
Ridder Roeland, paladijn van Karel de Grote by
D. D. R Owen(
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4 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in Dutch and Undetermined and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ontstaan, betekenis, historie en legende van het Roelandslied, overvloedig geïllustreerd met reprodukties van middeleeuwse kunstwerken, waarbij de schrijver de tekst van het vroeg twaalfde eeuwse handschrift navertelt
4 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in Dutch and Undetermined and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ontstaan, betekenis, historie en legende van het Roelandslied, overvloedig geïllustreerd met reprodukties van middeleeuwse kunstwerken, waarbij de schrijver de tekst van het vroeg twaalfde eeuwse handschrift navertelt
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Related Identities
- Roland (Legendary character)
- Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England 1122?-1204
- Johnston, R. C. (Ronald Carlyle) 1907-1990 Author Editor
- Henry II King of England 1133-1189
- Louis VII King of France approximately 1120-1180
- University of St. Andrews University Court
- Chrétien de Troyes active 12th century Author
- Gawain (Legendary character)
- McFarlane, I. D. (Ian Dalrymple) Author Editor
- Ashe, A. H. Editor
Associated Subjects
Arthurian romances Chanson de Roland Chansons de geste Chrétien,--de Troyes, Civilization, Medieval Civilization, Medieval, in literature Courtly love Eleanor,--of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, Epic poetry, French Erec (Legendary character) Europe France French literature French poetry Gawain--(Legendary character) Gawain and the Grene Knight Giants in literature Grail Grail--Legends Grail--Romances Great Britain Hell in literature Henry--II,--King of England, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval Kings and rulers Knights and knighthood Knights and knighthood in literature Lancelot--(Legendary character) Latin literature, Medieval and modern Literature, Medieval Literature, Medieval--Translations Louis--VII,--King of France, Manuscripts, Medieval Marriage Nomads in literature Perceval--(Legendary character) Queens Quests (Expeditions) in literature Renaissance Reynard,--the Fox (Legendary character) Roland (Legendary character) Roland (Legendary character)--Romances Romances Romances, English Scotland Tales, Medieval Translating and interpreting Voyages to the otherworld in literature William--I,--King of Scotland, Yvain--(Legendary character)
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Alternative Names
Owen, D.D.R.
Owen, D. D. R. 1922-
Owen, Douglas D. R. 1922-
Owen, Douglas David R. 1922-
Owen, Douglas David Roy
Owen, Douglas David Roy 1922-
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