From Ritual to Romance (eBook)

Jessie Laidlay Weston (Autor)

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2022
166 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654709841-6 (EAN)

Infos

Jessie Laidlay Weston's book 'From Ritual to Romance' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the world of folklore, mythology, and rituals, connecting them to medieval literature, specifically the Arthurian legends. Weston's literary style is meticulous and well-researched, drawing parallels between ancient rituals and Christian symbolism. She explores the evolution of these rituals and how they were incorporated into the literature of the Middle Ages, shedding light on the deeper meanings behind these tales. 'From Ritual to Romance' is a key text in the study of folklore and medieval literature, offering valuable insights into the origins of many beloved stories. Jessie Laidlay Weston's background in anthropology and folklore studies influenced her to uncover the hidden meanings behind these rituals, contributing to a greater understanding of the cultural significance of these stories. Readers interested in delving deeper into the symbolism and origins of medieval literature will find 'From Ritual to Romance' to be a fascinating and insightful read.

Autor

Jessie Laidlay Weston (1850–1928) was a pioneering scholar in Arthurian studies. Her most notable work, 'From Ritual to Romance', makes a profound examination of the Grail legend, suggesting its roots lie in fertility rites and that the Grail story should be seen as a myth reflecting these rituals. Weston argued this was evidence of a pre-Christian, vegetation-based cult echo within medieval Christian narratives. Whilst the scholarly community has since critiqued her conclusions, arguing they lack sufficient evidence, her work nonetheless remains influential in the field of mythography and has left a lasting impact on the study of medieval literature. 'From Ritual to Romance' (1920), which is shaped by her expansive knowledge of European folklore, won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for biography in its year of publication. Weston's literary style often melds detailed textual analysis with comparative mythology, and her works are indicative of the early 20th century's burgeoning interest in anthropology and the search for universal myth patterns. Today, her ideas continue to prompt debate and discussions amongst scholars of literature, myth, and religion.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: 1920s works • Arthurian legend • Arthurian legends scholarly analysis • Christian Symbolism • Comparative mythology in literature • Cult symbolism • Culture • folklore analysis • Folklore and literary criticism • From Ritual to Romance analysis • Grail legend • Grail Quest literature • Holy Grail mythology • holy grail quest • Humanities • Jessie L. Weston studies • Legendary symbolism • Legends • Literature on chivalric romance • medieval myth • Mystery and ritual in narrative • religious folklore • Religious symbolism in literature • Symbolic parallels • Symbolic rituals • traditional literature