The Vulgate Cycle Of The Holy Grail

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

The Vulgate Cycle of the Holy Grail is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is a translation of the medieval French epic poem, La Suite du Merlin, which tells the story of King Arthur and his knights in their quest for the Holy Grail. The book is divided into four parts, each one focusing on a different aspect of the Grail legend. The first part tells the story of the Grail's origins and its journey to Britain. The second part focuses on the adventures of Sir Galahad, the purest of all the knights, as he seeks the Grail. The third part tells the story of the downfall of the Round Table and the death of King Arthur. The final part recounts the Grail's return to heaven and the ultimate redemption of the knights. The book is filled with chivalric romance, adventure, and spiritual symbolism, making it a classic of medieval literature.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Holy Grail: The Galahad Quest in the Arthurian Literature, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593452.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: 1162897619
• ISBN13: 9781162897615
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"