The Holy Grail has intrigued and inspired countless readers over the centuries since it first appeared in Chretien's Perceval. Essentially the story of the making of a knight, both in worldly and spiritual terms, it is also the source of some of the most dramatic and mysterious adventures of romance. First English translation.

About Chretien de Troyes

NIGEL BRYANT is well known for his lively and accurate versions of medieval French works. His translations of Chretien de Troyes' Perceval and all its continuations and of the extraordinary late Arthurian romance Perceforest have been major achievements; he has also translated Jean le Bel's history of the early stages of the Hundred Years War, and the 13th- and 14th-century biographies of William Marshal and Bertrand du Guesclin. He was awarded the 2019 Norris J. Lacy Prize for outstanding editorial achievement in Arthurian studies.

Additional information

Sku

GOR003842933

ISBN 13

9780859912242

ISBN 10

0859912248

Title

Perceval: The Story of the Grail by Chretien de Troyes

Author

Chretien de Troyes

Series

Arthurian Studies

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Year published

1988-05-29

Number of pages

326

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

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Note

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