Perceval And The Holy Grail: An Essay On The Romance Of Chretien De Troyes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163197974)

Perceval and the Holy Grail: An Essay on the Romance of Chretien de Troyes is a scholarly work written by William A. Nitze. The book is an analysis of the medieval French romance Perceval, written by Chretien de Troyes in the 12th century. The story follows the adventures of Perceval, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he sets out on a quest to find the Holy Grail, a legendary artifact said to grant eternal life. Nitze's essay explores the themes, symbols, and literary techniques used in the romance, as well as its historical and cultural context. He examines the character of Perceval, the role of women in the story, and the significance of the Grail as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment. Nitze also compares Perceval to other Arthurian romances and discusses its influence on later works of literature.Overall, Perceval and the Holy Grail: An Essay on the Romance of Chretien de Troyes is a comprehensive study of one of the most important works of medieval literature. It provides valuable insights into the themes and motifs of the romance, as well as its place in the broader context of medieval culture and literature.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.

Author: William a. Nitze
ISBN-10: 1163197971
ISBN-13: 9781163197974
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d