This edition had all images removed.
Title: The High History of the Holy Graal
Note: Continuation of Chretien DeTroyes' unfinished work "Perceval, or the Knight of the Grail"
Credits: Produced by Douglas B. Killings. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The High History of the Holy Graal" by Sebastian Evans is a medieval romance written in the early half of the 13th century, originally in Old French and translated into English in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary quest for the Holy Grail, a significant symbol in Arthurian legend, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, and divine grace through the experiences of noble knights like King Arthur and Sir Perceval. The beginning of the tale introduces the narrative of the Holy Graal and its significance, explaining that it contains the blood of Christ, safeguarded by virtuous knights who are devoted to the teachings of Jesus. Focused on the lineage of a noble knight, the text describes King Arthur’s court during a time of moral decline, emphasizing a loss of valor among his knights. As events unfold, Arthur sets out on a quest sparked by a prophetic dream, accompanied by the squire Chaus. This prepares the ground for a series of adventures tied to the Graal's destiny, encapsulating the overarching struggle between good and evil and the personal redemptions of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Evans, Sebastian, 1830-1909
EBook No.: 750
Published: Dec 1, 1996
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Arthurian romances
Subject: Perceval (Legendary character) -- Romances
Subject: Grail -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The High History of the Holy Graal
Note: Continuation of Chretien DeTroyes' unfinished work "Perceval, or the Knight of the Grail"
Credits: Produced by Douglas B. Killings. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The High History of the Holy Graal" by Sebastian Evans is a medieval romance written in the early half of the 13th century, originally in Old French and translated into English in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary quest for the Holy Grail, a significant symbol in Arthurian legend, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, and divine grace through the experiences of noble knights like King Arthur and Sir Perceval. The beginning of the tale introduces the narrative of the Holy Graal and its significance, explaining that it contains the blood of Christ, safeguarded by virtuous knights who are devoted to the teachings of Jesus. Focused on the lineage of a noble knight, the text describes King Arthur’s court during a time of moral decline, emphasizing a loss of valor among his knights. As events unfold, Arthur sets out on a quest sparked by a prophetic dream, accompanied by the squire Chaus. This prepares the ground for a series of adventures tied to the Graal's destiny, encapsulating the overarching struggle between good and evil and the personal redemptions of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Evans, Sebastian, 1830-1909
EBook No.: 750
Published: Dec 1, 1996
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Arthurian romances
Subject: Perceval (Legendary character) -- Romances
Subject: Grail -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.