The Structure of Le Livre D'artus, and Its Function in the Evolution of the Arthurian Prose-Romances (Classic Reprint): A Critical Study in Medieval ... in Medieval Literature (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the building blocks of Arthurian legend

This scholarly study examines how Le Livre d'Artus and related works shaped the Arthurian prose tradition, tracing sources, revisions, and the evolution of key characters and episodes.

The book analyzes how later writers transformed Robert de Borron’s Joseph and Merlin into a prose cycle, how Le Livre d’Artus was adapted, and how the Vulgate-Cycle and Lancelot narratives emerged. It offers careful discussion of manuscript evidence, sources, and the creative decisions that shaped the Grail story and its world, while situating the text within medieval French literary culture.
What you’ll experience

• A guided look at the relationships between major Arthurian texts and their French origins
• Close readings of how fragments and continuations influenced character arcs and plot
• Explanations of how later authors revised or replaced material to form the modern cycle
• Context for the development of the Lancelot and Perceval narratives and the Grail quest

Ideal for readers of medieval literature, Arthurian studies, and textual criticism who want a clear, evidence-based overview of how a foundational romance tradition was built.

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