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Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928 |
| Title |
From Ritual to Romance
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Ritual_to_Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by Robert Kiesling
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| Summary |
"From Ritual to Romance" by Jessie L. Weston is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the intricate relationships between ancient rituals, folklore, and the legend of the Holy Grail, positing that the Grail story is deeply rooted in earlier fertility cults and nature worship. Weston's analysis draws predominantly on comparative religious studies, illuminating how various cultural traditions influence the narrative and symbolism found within the Grail romances. At the start of the text, Weston establishes the study's aim of clarifying the origins of the Grail legend, highlighting the conflicting theories about its Christian versus folkloric roots. She reflects on the wealth of prior scholarship while asserting that existing narratives intertwine in complex ways, necessitating a unified approach to understanding the Grail's significance. Weston introduces her research journey, citing influential scholars and outlining her intent to propose a new perspective that reconciles different strands of evidence regarding the legend's origins within ancient rituals. Through this opening, readers are invited into a thorough exploration of how deeply ingrained religious symbols and practices manifest in literary traditions, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the Grail and its pivotal role in cultural narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Grail -- Legends -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Romances -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4090 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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