Chrétien de Troyes and the dawn of Arthurian romance / William Farina.
"The great Chrétien de Troyes is credited with incorporating into the Arthurian tradition the quest for the Holy Grail and the adulterous affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. This critical text explores the French roots of the legends with special attention to the creative role played by de T...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
©2010.
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| Summary: | "The great Chrétien de Troyes is credited with incorporating into the Arthurian tradition the quest for the Holy Grail and the adulterous affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. This critical text explores the French roots of the legends with special attention to the creative role played by de Troyes, whose contributions shape and inform the modern imagination"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 245 pages : maps ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786448661 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786448660 (softcover : alk. paper) |