Robert de Boron was a French poet of the late 12th and early 13th centuries whose works significantly impacted later versions of the Arthurian legend. He is particularly noted for introducing a Christian origin for the Holy Grail, transforming its symbolic meaning within the Arthurian cycles. Although little is known about his life, his poetry laid the groundwork for many subsequent retellings of the tales of King Arthur and his knights, shaping their enduring legacy.
Written in the late 12th century, the Romanz de Lestoire Dou Graal (Romance of the History of the Grail) tells the story of the quest for the Holy Grail. Believed to be the first ever account of the legend, it is both a thrilling adventure and a work of literary genius. This edition features a modern translation of the original Old French text.