| Author |
Robert, de Boron, active 13th century |
| Title |
Romanz De L'estoire Dou Graal
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Li Romanz de l'estoire dou Graal" by Robert de Boron is a medieval romance likely written in the early 13th century. The work intricately weaves themes of Christian mythology, focusing on the story of Jesus Christ and elements of the Grail legend. It delves into the life of Jesus, his teachings, and the faith surrounding his resurrection, presenting a blend of theological significance and narrative tradition. The opening of this narrative introduces the salvation narrative, emphasizing the prophetic announcements of Christ's coming and the original sin of Adam and Eve, exploring the implications of humanity's fall. It recounts significant events leading to the birth and crucifixion of Jesus, including the betrayal by Judas and the subsequent actions of key figures like Joseph of Arimathea. The opening sets a spiritual tone, reflecting on themes of redemption, the nature of sin, and divine compassion, while hinting at the pivotal role of objects like the Holy Grail in the larger context of Christian lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Subject |
Grail -- Legends
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| Subject |
Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint -- Legends
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4936 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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