The Holy Grail: The Galahad Quest in the Arthurian Literature - Hardcover

by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)

The Holy Grail: The Galahad Quest in the Arthurian Literature is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the Arthurian legend, specifically the story of the Holy Grail and the quest of Sir Galahad. Waite delves into the origins of the legend, tracing its roots back to ancient myths and legends. He then analyzes the various versions of the story that have been told over the centuries, including the works of Chr�����tien de Troyes, Wolfram von Eschenbach, and Thomas Malory. Waite examines the symbolism and allegory present in the story, and explores its deeper spiritual and mystical meanings. The book is a fascinating study of one of the most enduring legends in Western literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the Arthurian mythos.The Holy Grail is central to the Arthurian literature. The lighthearted journeys for women and adventure build up to the journeys of the soul. It becomes clear that these earlier journeys were also not really what they seemed to be, not really journeys on horseback and clothed in armor, but journeys of the spirit. Contents: The Holy Vessel and its Literature; Holy Grail in its Manifestation and Removal; The Conte Del Graal; Cycle of Robert De Borron; Vulgate Cycle of the Holy Grail; Other and Later Texts of the Grail Legend; German Cycle of the Holy Grail; Welsh and English Texts; Critical Aparatus in Respect of the Grail Cycles: Celtic Hypothesis; Further Critical Apparatus: The Schools, the Churches, and the Sects; Further Critical Apparatus: The Ritual Hypothesis; Secret of the Holy Grail; Bibliography of the Holy Grail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.