| The Grail, the Quest, and the World of Arthur Contributor(s): Lacy, Norris J. (Editor), Furtado, Antonio L. (Contribution by), Eckhardt, Caroline (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1843841703 ISBN-13: 9781843841708 Publisher: Boydell & Brewer OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: The theme of the quest in Arthurian literature - mainly but not exclusively the Grail quest - is explored in the essays presented here. Taking in the whole range of medieval literatures, and different media from art to film, they cover topics from the Grail of the Crusaders to female desire in the Arthurian legend. There is a particular focus on the incompatability of the Arthurian world and the Grail quest. Contributors include: RICHARD BARBER, JAMES CARLEY, P.J.C. FIELD, WILL HASTY, DAVID F. JOHNSON, NORRIS J. LACY. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 809.933 |
| Series: Arthurian Studies |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 9.1" W x 6.2" (1.80 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The theme of the quest in Arthurian literature - mainly but not exclusively the Grail quest - is explored in the essays presented here, covering French, Dutch, Norse, German, and English texts. A number of the essays trace the relationship, often negative, between Arthurian chivalry and the Grail ethos. Whereas most of the contributors reflect on the popularity of the Grail quest, several examine the comparative rarity of the Grail in certain literatures and define the elaboration of quest motifs severed from the Grail material. An appendix to the volume offers a filmography that includes all the cinematic treatments of the Grail, either as central theme or minor motif. This book will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers fascinated by the Arthurian and Grail legends. CONTRIBUTORS: NORRIS J. LACY, ANTONIO FURTADO, WILL HASTY, RICHARD TRACHSLER, MARIANNE E. KALINKE, MARTINE MEUWESE, DAVID F. JOHNSON, PHILLIP BOARDMAN, CAROLINE D. ECKHARDT, P.J.C. FIELD, JAMES P. CARLEY, RICHARD BARBER, KEVIN J. HARTY |
Contributor Bio(s): Lacy, Norris J.: - Professor Norris J. Lacy is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of French and Medieval Studies at Pennsylvania State University, USA. |