Perceval by Nigel Bryant
Chr tien de Troyes' Perceval is the most important single Arthurian romance. It contains the very first mention of the mysterious grail, later to become the Holy Grail and the focal point of the spiritual quest of the knights of Arthur's court. Chr tien left the poem unfinished, but the extraordinary and intriguing theme of the Grail was too good to leave, and other poets continued and eventually completed it. This is the only English translation to include selections from the three continuations and from the work of Gerbert de Montreuil, making the romance a coherent whole, and following through Chr tien's essential theme of the making of a knight, in both worldly and spiritual terms. It is thus the most complete account available in English of the essential Arthurian romance, the origin of the Grail legend.-
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Brewer is to be congratulated on its enormous contribution to Arthurian studies over past decades[...] Bryant has given us a delightfully fast-paced read which rattles along through quests, battles, beautiful maidens and enchantments. [...] A wonderful addition to the Arthurian corpus. * FORTEAN TIMES *
[An] excellent translation. [...] The most complete account of the Continuations in English, making the text usefully accessible to a wider audience. * MEDIUM AEVUM *
All serious students should have a copy. * PENDRAGON *
[An] excellent translation. [...] The most complete account of the Continuations in English, making the text usefully accessible to a wider audience. * MEDIUM AEVUM *
All serious students should have a copy. * PENDRAGON *
NIGEL BRYANT is well known for his lively and accurate versions of medieval French works. His translations of Chrétien 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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843841029 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843841029 |
| Title | Perceval |
| Author | Nigel Bryant |
| Series | Arthurian Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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