Perlesvaus, a Study of Its Principal Sources (Classic Reprint): Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University for the ... Doctor of Philosophy, 1899 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A thorough, source-driven study of the Old French romance Perlesvaus that uncovers its origins and how it relates to other Grail works.

The book surveys the history and significance of Perlesvaus, highlighting its place as an early example of French prose and its ties to the Grail legend. It builds a framework for understanding where the work came from and how later editors approached its text.

- Learn how scholars identify and compare manuscript sources
- See how the prose version adapts material from related works
- Explore the questions scholars ask about authorship, sources, and transmission
- Discover how editors evaluate variations across multiple manuscripts

Ideal for readers of medieval literature, Arthurian legend, and textual history seeking a clear, scholarly overview.

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