The Three Days' Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk-Lore by Jessie L. Weston
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| Author | Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928 |
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| Title |
The Three Days' Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk-Lore Being an Appendix to the Author's 'Legend of Sir Lancelot' |
| Series Title | Grimm library, no. 15 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Three Days' Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk-Lore" by Jessie L. Weston is an analytical study focused on the Arthurian legend, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an appendix to Weston's previous studies on Sir Lancelot and examines a specific romantic episode—the Three Days' Tournament—within the context of folk tales and other romances. The study discusses various versions of the tournament narrative, exploring their connections and influences while clarifying how they fit into the broader tradition of Arthurian literature. The opening of the text delves into Weston's viewpoint on the state of Arthurian criticism and the complexity of the sources surrounding the hero Lancelot. Weston provides an introduction where she outlines her methodical approach toward studying the adventures attributed to this character, particularly highlighting instances where he participates in tournaments disguised in different armors. She emphasizes the necessity of understanding the evolving nature of these tales, suggesting that they draw upon a rich tapestry of folklore and earlier narratives. This sets the stage for a detailed examination of the interplay between different Arthurian stories and historical influences, positioning the reader to engage with the intricate layers of romance and folk tradition that shape the Legend of Lancelot and the Arthurian cycle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Arthurian romances -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood in literature |
| Subject | Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Romances -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Tournaments, Medieval in literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46636 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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