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LoC No.: 04004568

Title: The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac
Studies upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Romantic Cycle

Series Title: Grimm library, no. 12

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac" by Jessie L. Weston is an academic study exploring the origins and development of the popular Arthurian character Lancelot, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into how the character of Lancelot evolved within the broader context of the Arthurian romantic cycle, while also examining early literary references to him. Weston addresses significant questions regarding Lancelot's origins, character, and relationship with other key figures in the Arthurian mythos, particularly Guinevere. The opening of the text introduces the scope of Weston's investigation into Lancelot's legend, emphasizing its later addition to the Arthurian tradition, where he is most well-known as King Arthur’s valiant knight and lover of Guinevere. Weston begins by challenging the perception of Lancelot as an integral hero of the original legends, citing the absence of his character in earlier Arthurian tales and highlighting the nuances of his relationship with Guinevere, which she argues is a later literary invention. As she prepares to uncover the complexities of Lancelot's narrative and its earlier forms, she also sets the stage for her critical examination of the sources that shaped this iconic figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 46497

Published: Aug 3, 2014

Downloads: 357

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances -- History and criticism

Subject: Knights and knighthood in literature

Subject: Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Romances -- History and criticism

Subject: Ulrich, von Zatzikhoven, active approximately 1200 -- Characters -- Lancelot

Subject: Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century. Chevalier de la charrette

Subject: Cycles (Literature)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04004568

Title: The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac
Studies upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Romantic Cycle

Series Title: Grimm library, no. 12

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac" by Jessie L. Weston is an academic study exploring the origins and development of the popular Arthurian character Lancelot, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into how the character of Lancelot evolved within the broader context of the Arthurian romantic cycle, while also examining early literary references to him. Weston addresses significant questions regarding Lancelot's origins, character, and relationship with other key figures in the Arthurian mythos, particularly Guinevere. The opening of the text introduces the scope of Weston's investigation into Lancelot's legend, emphasizing its later addition to the Arthurian tradition, where he is most well-known as King Arthur’s valiant knight and lover of Guinevere. Weston begins by challenging the perception of Lancelot as an integral hero of the original legends, citing the absence of his character in earlier Arthurian tales and highlighting the nuances of his relationship with Guinevere, which she argues is a later literary invention. As she prepares to uncover the complexities of Lancelot's narrative and its earlier forms, she also sets the stage for her critical examination of the sources that shaped this iconic figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 46497

Published: Aug 3, 2014

Downloads: 357

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances -- History and criticism

Subject: Knights and knighthood in literature

Subject: Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Romances -- History and criticism

Subject: Ulrich, von Zatzikhoven, active approximately 1200 -- Characters -- Lancelot

Subject: Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century. Chevalier de la charrette

Subject: Cycles (Literature)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.