Publisher's Synopsis
""Quest of the Holy Grail"" by Jessie L. Weston is a classic retelling of the legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights in search of the Holy Grail. The book explores the themes of chivalry, romance, and spiritual enlightenment as the knights embark on a perilous journey to find the sacred cup that is said to possess miraculous powers. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, including battles with fierce monsters and temptations from beautiful sorceresses. The story is filled with rich symbolism and allegory, and has been interpreted in many different ways by scholars and readers alike. This edition includes an introduction by T.W. Rolleston and a glossary of Arthurian terms, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Arthurian legends or medieval literature. Overall, ""Quest of the Holy Grail"" is a timeless tale of heroism and spiritual quest that continues to captivate readers today.1913. This books gives as clearly and concisely as possible, a description of the literature composing the Grail cycle, an analysis of its content, and a survey of the leading theories to which this perplexing body of romance has given rise. Contents: The Texts. The Story. The Christian Theory of Origin. The Folk Lore Theory. The Ritual Theory. The Testing of the Theory and Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
