POLITICAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE GOTHIC AND THE ARTHURIAN REVIVAL

Abstract

The article focuses on the existence of The Gothic revival and The Arthurian revival in Victorian England. Оn the basis of Russian and English-language historiography the author makes a conclusion that The Arthurian revival, prepared by The Gothic revival, had not only the historical-cultural, but also the political aspect, helping to create a state ideology that could unite the nation in Victorian England.

Keywords

• викторианская англия
• готическое возрождение
• артуровское возрождение