... other celebrated heroes whose names and deeds, surrounded by stern fact, have had only slight recognition (Trevelyan [Preface]). Thus Arthur's widespread familiarity could have been his own downfall; for such romantic and traditional artists existed who would seek to expand their own fame on his popularity. Among the most commonly cited source of Arthurian skeptics is Geoffrey of Manmouth, the chaplain ... ...

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