Quest of the Holy Grail (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163204108)

""Quest of the Holy Grail"" is a book written by Jessie L. Weston that explores the legend of the Holy Grail. The book examines the origins of the legend and its evolution over time, tracing its roots back to Celtic and Arthurian mythology. Weston delves into the symbolism of the Grail, discussing its connection to the Christian faith and its association with themes of purity, redemption, and spiritual enlightenment. She also explores the various interpretations of the Grail story, examining the different versions of the tale and the ways in which it has been adapted and reimagined throughout history. Through her analysis, Weston offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most enduring and fascinating legends of Western culture.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.

Author: Jessie L. Weston
ISBN-10: 1163204102
ISBN-13: 9781163204108
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d