Perceval: The Story of the Grail

Perceval: The Story of the Grail

by Chretiende Troyes (Author), NigelBryant (Translator)

Synopsis

Chretien de Troyes' Perceval is the most important single Arthurian romance. It contains the very first mention of the mysterious grail, later to become the Holy Grail and the focal point of the spiritual quest of the knights of Arthur's court. Chretien left the poem unfinished, but the extraordinary and intriguing theme of the Grail was too good to leave, and other poets continued and eventually completed it. This is the only English translation to include selections from the three continuations and from the work of Gerbert de Montreuil, making the romance a coherent whole, and following through Chretien's essential theme of the making of a knight, in both worldly and spiritual terms. It is thus the most complete account available in English of the essential Arthurian romance, the origin of the Grail legend.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 350
Edition: New edition
Publisher: D.S.Brewer
Published: 14 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1843841029
ISBN 13: 9781843841029

Media Reviews
Brewer is to be congratulated on its enormous contribution to Arthurian studies over past decades. [...] Bryant has given us a delightfully fast-paced read which rattles along through quests, battles, beautiful maidens and enchantments. [...] A wonderful addition to the Arthurian corpus. FORTEAN TIMES [An] excellent translation. [...] The most complete account of the Continuations in English, making the text usefully accessible to a wider audience. MEDIUM AEVUM All serious students should have a copy. PENDRAGON