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  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay) Weston / M. M. Crawford
    Experience the enduring allure of Arthurian legend with 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.' This meticulously prepared edition presents Jessie L. Weston’s retelling of the classic Middle English romance in modern prose, complete with an insightful introduction and helpful notes. Delve into a world of chivalry, honor, and fantastical challenges as Sir Gawaine, one of Arthur’s mos...
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    21,12 €

  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay) Weston / M. M. Crawford
    Experience the enduring allure of Arthurian legend with 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.' This meticulously prepared edition presents Jessie L. Weston’s retelling of the classic Middle English romance in modern prose, complete with an insightful introduction and helpful notes. Delve into a world of chivalry, honor, and fantastical challenges as Sir Gawaine, one of Arthur’s mos...
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    34,76 €

  • Arthurian Romances Unrepresented In Malory’s 'morte D’arthur.'
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    19,00 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    From Ritual to Romance is Jessie Weston's landmark study of the legends surrounding the mysterious Holy Grail. Weston studied medieval literature under Professor Bruno Gaston Paris and, as an independent scholar, was less hide-bound in her thinking than most tenured academics. After extensive study she rejected the prevailing consensus: that the Grail was simply a courtly w...
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    12,02 €

  • Morien
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    'Morien: A Metrical Romance' is a captivating English prose rendering of the medieval Dutch romance. Retold by Jessie Laidlay Weston, this timeless tale explores themes of chivalry, honor, and identity within a richly imagined Arthurian world. The story follows the adventures of Morien, a valiant knight, as he navigates trials and tribulations, offering readers a glimpse into t...
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    21,16 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    From Ritual to Romance was written in 1920 by Jessie L. Weston. The book was made famous by being mentioned by T. S. Eliot in the notes to his poem, The Waste Land. He says, 'Not only the title, but the plan and a good deal of the incidental symbolism of the poem were suggested by Miss Jessie L. Weston’s book'.The book centres on an examination of the roots of the King Arthur l...
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    37,12 €

  • The Three Days’ Tournament
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    The Three Days’ Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk Lore is a book written by Jessie Laidlay Weston and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive study of medieval romance and folk tales, specifically focusing on the motif of the three-day tournament. The author explores the origins of this motif, tracing it back to ancient mythology and folklore, and examines its evol...
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    22,06 €

  • Parzival V2
    Wolfram / Jessie Laidlay Weston
    von Eschenbach, translated by Jessie L. WestonParzival V2: A Knightly Epic is a translation of the medieval German epic poem Parzival, written by Wolfram von Eschenbach in the early 13th century. The poem tells the story of Parzival, a young knight who embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and faces many challenges, includin...
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    30,15 €

  • Sir Gawain And The Lady Of Lys (1907)
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    ''Sir Gawain and the Lady of Lys'' is a classic Arthurian legend retold by Jessie Laidlay Weston and published in 1907. The story follows the noble knight Sir Gawain as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue a maiden from a treacherous sorcerer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and battles, testing his courage and honor as a knight. The Lady of Lys, for whom he r...
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    24,80 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    James L. Weston / James LWeston / Jessie Laidlay Weston
    From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 landmark study of anthropology and folklore that examines the roots of the King Arthur-Holy Grail legends. Jessie Weston’s revolutionary theory holds that most elements of the Grail story are actually the remnants of incredibly old fertility rites -- with the lance and the cup serving as sexual symbols.Drawing on James George Frazer’s seminal wo...
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    46,94 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    Jessie Laidlay Weston
    From Ritual to Romance is a landmark study of anthropology and folklore that examines the roots of the King Arthur-Holy Grail legends. Jessie L. Weston’s revolutionary theory holds that most elements of the Grail story are actually the remnants of incredibly old fertility rites -- with the lance and the cup serving as sexual symbols.Drawing on James George Frazer’s seminal work...
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    25,19 €