Arthuriana (2005) - Medieval McGuffins: The Arthurian Model

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• article: Medieval McGuffins: The Arthurian Model
• author(s): Norris J. Lacy
• journal: Arthuriana (01/Dec/2005)
• issue: volume 15, issue 4, pages 53-64
• journal ISSN: 1078-6279
• keywords: "The Encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock" - by Thomas M. Leitch, Alfred Hitchcock, English literature, Janet Leigh, MacGuffin, Middle Ages, Narratives, New York City, North by Northwest (1959), Psycho (1960), Roger O. Thornhill, Source studies, Thomas M. Leitch

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Abstract

In the continuing efforts to comprehend and define medieval methods of literary composition, it is critical to use, or at least consider, all the approaches available. In many instances a modern concept, even if drawn from a non-literary context, may offer a useful key to the function of earlier texts. Here, Lacy examines the potential applicability of a cinematic phenomenon to a study of medieval narrative, and specifically to Arthurian romance.