‎Jessie L. Weston‎
‎From ritual to romance‎

‎Cambridge 1920 The University Press Hardcover 1st Edition ‎

Reference : 028037

‎Hardcover, 22,5 x 14,5 cm, 202 pp., English, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, book condition: Good. From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 book written by Jessie Weston.rnWeston's book is an examination of the roots of the King Arthur legends. It seeks to make connections between the early pagan elements and the later Christian influences. The book's main focus is on the Holy Grail tradition and its influence, particularly the Wasteland motif.rn Original pale orange cloth-backed blue paper boards, spine lettered in blue, edges untrimmed. The corners are bumped and damaged. The covers are slightly soiled, no inperfections inside the book. With ax ex-libris and a not readable signature on the back of the first cover.rn‎