The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac by Jessie L. Weston

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Author Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928
LoC No. 04004568
Title The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac
Studies upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Romantic Cycle
Series Title Grimm library, no. 12
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Legend of Sir Lancelot du Lac" by Jessie L. Weston is an academic study exploring the origins and development of the popular Arthurian character Lancelot, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into how the character of Lancelot evolved within the broader context of the Arthurian romantic cycle, while also examining early literary references to him. Weston addresses significant questions regarding Lancelot's origins, character, and relationship with other key figures in the Arthurian mythos, particularly Guinevere. The opening of the text introduces the scope of Weston's investigation into Lancelot's legend, emphasizing its later addition to the Arthurian tradition, where he is most well-known as King Arthur’s valiant knight and lover of Guinevere. Weston begins by challenging the perception of Lancelot as an integral hero of the original legends, citing the absence of his character in earlier Arthurian tales and highlighting the nuances of his relationship with Guinevere, which she argues is a later literary invention. As she prepares to uncover the complexities of Lancelot's narrative and its earlier forms, she also sets the stage for her critical examination of the sources that shaped this iconic figure. (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 Ulrich, von Zatzikhoven, active approximately 1200 -- Characters -- Lancelot
Subject Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century. Chevalier de la charrette
Subject Cycles (Literature)
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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