Manuscript and Meaning of Malory's Morte Darthur

An examination of the rubricated letters in the Morte makes a convincing case for the design being by Malory himself.

The red-ink names that decorate the Winchester manuscript of Malory''s Morte Darthur are striking; yet until now, no-one has asked why the rubrication exists. This book explores the uniqueness and thematic significance of the physical layout of the Morte in its manuscript context, a...