The Continuations of Chrétien's Perceval: Content and Construction, Extension and Ending

by Leah Tether

The Continuations of Chretien de Troyes' Perceval are here examined as constituting a discrete genre of medieval literature.

The notion of Continuation in medieval literature is a familiar one - but difficult to define precisely. Despite the existence of important texts which are commonly referred to as Continuations, such as Le Roman de la Rose, Le Chevalier de la Charrette and, of course, the Perceval Continuations, the mechanics and processes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843843161
• ISBN13: 9781843843160
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.5"