Auteur: Jessie L. Weston

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In presenting …

This prose rendering of a poem from the late fourteenth century (or earlier) recounts an adventure undertaken by King Arthur’s famous nephew, Sir Gawain. Brave and chivalrous, faithful to his word an …

While the knights of King Arthur’s Round Table are toasting the new year, a colossal stranger clad in green armor bursts in to deliver a formidable challenge: Any of them may strike off the intruder’ …

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 …

The main difficulty of our research lies in the fact that the Grail legend consists of a congeries of widely differing elements—elements which at first sight appear hopelessly incongruous, if not com …

Published in 1965: In the following pages the author has endeavoured to give, as clearly and concisely as possible, a description of the literature composing the Grail cycle, an analysis of its conte …

Published in 1965: In the following pages the author has endeavoured to give, as clearly and concisely as possible, a description of the literature composing the Grail cycle, an analysis of its conte …

First published in 1919. According to Wikipedia: ‘From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 book written by Jessie L. Weston. The work is notable for being mentioned by T. S. Eliot in the notes to his poem, T …

From Ritual to Romance explores the connection between ancient fertility rites and Arthurian legends of the quest for the Holy Grail. Rarely is literary criticism so riveting. Like a detective diggin …

The richness and beauty of medieval English poetry comes alive in this collection of fourteenth-century poems rendered into modern verse by the scholar Jessie L. Weston. These poems, including the cl …

The groundbreaking operas of Richard Wagner (1813–1883) changed the nature of the form. In Legends of the Wagner Drama, Weston examines the relationship of Wagner’s grand operas—including Der Ring de …

The fourteenth-century legend of Sir Gawain and his battle with the Green Knight continues to seize the imagination of readers today. Jessie L. Weston’s translation of this famous poem into modern pr …

Twenty years of Arthurian scholarship are distilled in this 1913 study of one of the Western world’s most enduring symbols. Was the Holy Grail the cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper? The vessel …

This brief 1899 introduction to the study of Arthurian literature, penned by folklorist Jessie L. Weston has long been a favorite introduction to the subject for scholars and young students. Fourth i …

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading.   From Ritual to Romance explores the connection between ancient fertility rites and Arthurian legends of the …

The main difficulty of our research lies in the fact that the Grail legend consists of a congeries of widely differing elements-elements which at first sight appear hopelessly incongruous, if not com …

Marie de France, an influential figure in ancient French literature, presents a collection of four lais in her book ‘Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose’. Th …

In ‘Morien’ by Jessie L. Weston, the Arthurian legend is reimagined through the tale of Sir Morien, a knight of mixed African and European ancestry. The book showcases Weston’s exceptional ability to …

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. …

Chios Classics brings literature’s greatest works back to life for new generations.  All our books contain a linked table of contents. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of the most famous …

Sir Gawain and the Lady of Lys, written by renowned medieval literature scholar Jessie L. Weston, delves into the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain with a fresh and insightful approach. Weston reimagine …

One of the best-known Arthurian stories—adapted many times into verse, prose, games, and film—this unabridged republication of the 1909 edition is beautifully bound and finished with …

Parzival is a medieval romance by the German poet, knight, and troubadour Wolfram von Eschenbach. The story belongs to the most significant examples of medieval literature. The poem, dated to the fir …

Wolfram von Eschenbach’s ‘Parzival’ is a classic medieval epic that follows the adventures of the titular knight as he embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail. Written in the 13th century, this epic po …

In ‘Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose’ by the 12th-century author Marie De France, readers are transported back in time to explore the world of medieval li …

In ‘Sir Gawain and the Lady of Lys’ by Jessie L. Weston, readers are transported to the world of medieval romance and chivalry. The book presents a retelling of the classic tale of Sir Gawain, a nobl …

Wolfram von Eschenbach’s ‘Parzival: A Knightly Epic’ is a profound and richly detailed portrayal of chivalric ideals and the quest for the Holy Grail. Set in the world of medieval romance, the book f …

Wolfram von Eschenbach’s ‘Parzival’ is a medieval German epic poem that follows the journey of the eponymous hero as he seeks the Holy Grail. Written in the early 13th century, the poem is a mix of a …

Wolfram von Eschenbach’s ‘Parzival: A Knightly Epic’ is a two-volume masterpiece that showcases the chivalric world of medieval Europe through the tale of a young knight’s journey towards understandi …

Wolfram von Eschenbach’s ‘Parzival’ is a powerful medieval romance that embodies the ideals of German courtly literature. The narrative follows the journey of the eponymous hero, Parzival, as he navi …

"From Ritual to Romance" by Jessie L. Weston delves into the genre of mythology and folklore through a comprehensive exploration of rituals, romance, and symbolic allegories within Arthuria …

König Artus hielt sich an Weihnachten in Camelot auf, zusammen mit vielen edlen Herren und schönen Damen und der ganzen edlen Bruderschaft der Tafelrunde. Dort hielten sie reiche Feste mit fröhlichen …

This meticulously curated edition presents the greatest medieval romance classics, each novel a masterpiece of storytelling that breathes life into the dark and turbulent period of the Middle Ages. T …

The Greatest Medieval Romance Novels of All Time is an unparalleled anthology capturing the essence of medieval romance through a stunning array of literary styles and thematic explorations. Encompas …

E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of historical novels that vividly bring the complex and fascinating history of the Middle Ages to life.. From thrilling adventures and romantic escapad …

Timeless Tales of Chivalry: 50 Outstanding Medieval Historical Novels invites readers into a vibrant tapestry of medieval life and lore, blending romance, adventure, and the timeless chivalric code. …