Perlesvaus: Hatton Manuscript 82, Branch 1 (1921)

By John Thomas Lister

Book Overview

Perlesvaus: Hatton Manuscript 82, Branch 1 (1921) is a book written by John Thomas Lister. The book is a translation of a medieval Arthurian romance, Perlesvaus, which is also known as The High Book of the Holy Grail. The story follows the quest of Perceval, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he seeks to find the Holy Grail. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and battles, including the infamous Red Knight. The book is based on the Hatton Manuscript 82, which is one of the earliest surviving versions of the story. Lister's translation is faithful to the original text and provides readers with an insight into medieval literature and the Arthurian legend. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Arthurian literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143703750X
• ISBN13: 9781437037500
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"