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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 A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold In Modern Prose
    Jessie L. Weston
    Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold In Modern Prose is a retelling of a classic 14th-century medieval romance that revolves around Sir Gawain, a valiant knight of King Arthur s Round Table. The story begins with a grand Christmas feast at Camelot, where the Green Knight challenges the knights present to a beheading contest. Sir Gawain, emb...
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    10,59 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    Jessie L. Weston
    Jessie L. Weston’s From Ritual to Romance explores the mystic roots of Arthurian legend, tracing its connections to ancient fertility rites and religious rituals. A groundbreaking study, this classic work unveils the symbolic depth of the Grail quest, inspiring readers and scholars alike with its profound cultural and literary insights. ...
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    16,27 €

  • The Three Days’ Tournament
    Jessie Weston
    The Three Days’ Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk-Lore Being an Appendix to the Author’s ’Legend of Sir Lancelot’, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and f...
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    19,32 €

  • Morien
    Jessie L. Weston
    Morien: A Metrical Romance Rendered into English Prose from the Mediæval Dutch, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatte...
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    19,75 €

  • The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac; Studies upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Romantic Cycle
    Jessie L. Weston
    The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac; Studies upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Romantic Cycle, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatte...
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    17,17 €

  • Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret
    de France Marie / Jessie L. Weston
    This Book 'Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose' has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These b...
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    11,81 €

  • Tristan
    Gottfried von Strassburg / Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    Gottfried von Strassburg’s early 13th century retelling of the 'Tristan and Iseult' legend is widely regarded as one of the most important works of the German Middle Ages. Left unfinished at the time of his death and subsequently finished by Heinrich von Freiberg and Ulrich von Türheim, Strassburg’s 'Tristan' is held out as one of the best examples of the 'common', as opposed t...
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    12,51 €

  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    Anonymous / Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    Arthurian legends have long been the source of countless popular tales. “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” is one of the best known and most widely read. During King Arthur’s New Year’s celebration, a mysterious knight, with green clothes and horse, arrives with a challenge to the knights of the round table—any one of them may swing at the Green Knight with an axe if he too is w...
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    8,96 €

  • Parzival
    Wolfram von Eschenbach / Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    German poet Wolfram von Eschenbach’s romance story “Parzival” tells the whirlwind tale of a young man’s life as a knight in search for the Holy Grail. It follows the medieval heroic story of Parzival as he tries to balance his desire for love with his quest for the Grail. At first, Parzival is childish and ignorant, and his bad choices prohibit him from obtaining the Grail. Onl...
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    17,85 €

  • 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 €

  • The Adventures of Sir Gawain
    James Knowles / Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston / Thomas Malory
    Sir Gawain is without a doubt the greatest of the King Arthur’s English Knights fiercely loyal, hot headed, and fearlessly brave. Collected here in this edition are Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Jessie Weston, Gawain and the Lady of Avalon by George Augustus Simcox, Sir Gawaine’s Quest for the White Hart by Sir Thomas Malory, Sir Gawain Meets Sir Prianius by Sir...
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    14,96 €

  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    Jessie Weston
    Brave, chivalrous, loyally faithful to his plighted word, scrupulously heedful of his own and others’ honour, Gawain stands before us in this poem. We take up Malory or Tennyson, and in spite of their charm of style, in spite of the halo of religious mysticism in which they have striven to enwrap their characters, we lay them down with a feeling of dissatisfaction. How did the ...
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    10,34 €

  • Sir Gawain and the Lady of Lys
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    Gawain is unfailingly valiant, generous, and courteous, even, to excess. It is in truth Gawain and not Arthur who was the typical English hero. Ride with him now on one of his most gallant adventures! ...
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    9,20 €

  • 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 L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
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    28,93 €

  • 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 €

  • Romance, Vision And Satire
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    ''Romance, Vision and Satire: English Alliterative Poems of the Fourteenth Century'' by Jessie L. Weston is a collection of medieval English poems from the 14th century. These poems are written in alliterative verse, a form of poetry in which the stressed syllables of words begin with the same letter or sound. The book includes a variety of genres, including romance, vision, an...
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    37,76 €

  • Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Le Bisclaveret
    Marie de France / Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    15,07 €

  • The Three Day’s Tournament
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    14,83 €

  • The Legend Of Sir Perceval
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    38,29 €

  • 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 €

  • Sir Libeaus Desconus
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    12,77 €

  • The Romance Of Morien
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    13,40 €

  • Quest of the Holy Grail
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    25,79 €

  • Legends of the Wagner Drama
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    39,89 €

  • From Ritual to Romance
    Jessie L. Weston / Jessie LWeston
    Acknowledged by T. S. Eliot as crucial to understanding 'The Waste Land,' Jessie Weston’s book has continued to attract readers interested in ancient religion, myth, and especially Arthurian legend. Weston examines the saga of the Grail, which, in many versions, begins when the wounded king of a famished land sees a procession of objects including a bleeding lance and a bejewel...
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    54,28 €