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The Finding of the Grail: Retold from Old French Sources University Press of Florida 1st edition
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The Finding of the Grail: Retold from Old French Sources
University Press of Florida
This lively retelling of the medieval Grail legend presents a unified version of the hero Perceval?s quest. Illustrated with 34 miniatures from 13th- and 14th-century manuscripts, it offers a concise and coherent version of a myth that has fascinated readers for more than 800 years.
The earliest extant grail story is by the great 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes, who introduces the mysterious vessel in a solemn procession witnessed by the young knight Perceval in the Castle of the Fisher King. Chrétien never finished his story, but a number of 12th- and 13th-century writers wrote continuations of it, adding episodes that prolonged the quest but did not offer a coherent conclusion.
Weaving together episodes selected from the earliest Old French texts and focusing exclusively on the adventures of Perceval, the authors have created a "new" romance true to Chrétien de Troyes? delicate blend of Christian themes and Celtic magic, offering a conclusion in keeping with Chrétien?s balanced view of human aspirations. Illustrating key moments in the story, the miniatures help create the elusive atmosphere of medieval fantasy.
116 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 21, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780813024882 |
| Publishers | University Press of Florida |
| Pages | 128 |
| Dimensions | 149 × 228 × 8 mm · 333 g |
| Language | English |
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