Jessie L. Weston Book order
Jessie Laidlay Weston was an independent scholar and folklorist, primarily focused on medieval Arthurian texts. Her work delves into the depths of legends and myths, exploring themes of sacrifice and denial through meticulous analysis of medieval works. Weston's approach was rooted in dedicated study, aiming to uncover the hidden meanings and cultural resonances within these ancient narratives. Her lifelong dedication illuminates the enduring appeal of Arthurian lore and its significance in literary and folkloric heritage.
- 2023
- 2023
Arthurian Romances Unrepresented In Malory's "morte D'arthur.": Sir Gawain At The Grail Castle
- 102 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This collection of Arthurian tales, not found in Malory's famous book, includes the story of Sir Gawain and his quest for the Grail Castle. Weston's lyrical translations capture the magic and mystery of the Arthurian world, making this book a must-read for fans of medieval literature.
- 2022
- 2022
The Legend of Sir Perceval; Studies Upon its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Cycle
- 374 pages
- 14 hours of reading
- 2022
The Legends of Wagner Drama: Studies in Mythology and Romance
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
- 2022
Völsunga Saga - the story of the Volsungs and Niblungs, with certain songs from the Elder Edda is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1870. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
- 2021
The Legend of Sir Perceval: Studies Upon Its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Cycle; 2
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
- 2021
The Legend of Sir Perceval: Studies Upon Its Origin, Development, and Position in the Arthurian Cycle; 1
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
- 2021
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: a Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold in Modern Prose
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
- 2021
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. A green horse great and tall; A steed full stiff to guide, In broidered bridle all He worthily bestrides Dating from around 1400 and composed by an anonymous writer, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was first translated and published almost 200 years ago. Its epic nature has not been dimmed by time: the classic story of a knight on a green steed challenging Sir Gawain to a monumental wager, it is a strange tale full of decapitations, seduction and magic. Soon to be brought to the big screen, Sir Gawain is one of the earliest great stories of English literature.