A Brief History of the Holy Grail
A Brief History of the Holy Grail
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Summary
The history of the grail legend from the early Christian gospels to today's renewed fascination as seen in the books and films such as The Da Vinci Code and Indiana Jones.
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A Brief History of the Holy Grail by Giles Morgan
A Brief History of the Holy Grail charts the origins of the grail story from early Christian gospels through to eastern mysticism and the rise of medieval romances and Arthurian legends. The grail reappears once more in the story of the Crusades and in particular the rise and dramatic fall of the Knight Templars, who it is said were the guardians of the cup, newly discovered in Jerusalem. The myths have been more powerful that the facts and the allure of the Grail has attracted the attention of modern writers and artist in search of an ancient symbol of purity: psychologist Carl Jung, composer Richard Wagner, poets William Blake, and T S Eliot, the Pre-Raphelite painters have all been seduced by the legend. Today the grail quest can be found in films such as Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Excalibur, as well as Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code
Giles Morgan has written for Fortean Times, Focus and Crime Time. He has also written a biography of St George. He lives in London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781849014113 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849014116 |
| Title | A Brief History of the Holy Grail |
| Author | Giles Morgan |
| Series | Brief Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2011-01-27 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |