From Ritual to Romance - Couverture souple

Weston, Jessie Laidlay

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1596053232 ISBN 13 : 9781596053236

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

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 works on folklore, magic, and religion, Weston seeks to make connections between the legend's early pagan elements and its later Christian influences, uniting the quest for fertility with the striving for mystical oneness with God. T.S. Elliot cited this work as a major influence for his famous epic poem, "The Waste Land." JESSIE LAIDLAY WESTON (1850-1928) was an independent scholar and folklorist who specialized in mediaeval Arthurian texts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

From Ritual to Romance, written by legendary author Jessie L. Weston is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, From Ritual to Romance is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jessie L. Weston is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, From Ritual to Romance would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Thus, while I trust that my co-workers in the field of Arthurian research will accept these studies as a permanent contribution to the elucidation of the Grail problem, I would fain hope that those scholars who labour in a wider field, and to whose works I owe so much, may find in the results here set forth elements that may prove of real value in the study of the evolution of religious belief. J. L. W. Paris, October, 1919.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1596053232
• ISBN 13: 9781596053236
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible