The Holy Grail : History and Legend.
Title:
The Holy Grail : History and Legend.
Author:
Wood, Juliette.
ISBN:
9780708325254
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (145 pages)
Contents:
Acknowledgements -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction -- The Sources of the Grail Romances -- The Characters in the Grail Quest -- Visions of the Grail -- From Wales to Glastonbury -- Secret Grails and Hidden Messages -- Chapels, Monuments and Relics -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Select Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
The Holy Grail is one of the most fascinating themes in medieval literature. It was described as the vessel used by Jesus to celebrate the first Eucharist and it became the object of the greatest quest undertaken by King Arthur's knight. This book examines the traditions attached to the Holy Grail from its first appearance in medieval romance through its transformation into an object of mystical significance in modern literature and film. It is a journey filled with knightly quests, mystics and holy relics, poets and novelists, outlandish speculation and serious thought.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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