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"From Ritual to Romance" was written by Jessie Laidlay Weston. Pioneering folklorist who linked Arthurian legend to ancient myth and ritual.

From Ritual to Romance

Jessie Laidlay Weston

From Ritual to Romance

Name: From Ritual to Romance
Author: Jessie Laidlay Weston

Jessie Laidlay Weston

From Ritual to Romance, published in 1920 by Jessie L. Weston, explores the origins of the King Arthur legends, focusing on the interplay between pagan traditions and Christian influences. The book particularly examines the Holy Grail tradition and the Wasteland motif. It draws on earlier works, notably James George Frazer's The Golden Bough, and has been referenced by T. S. Eliot in his poem The Waste Land, highlighting its significance in literary and cultural studies.

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From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 book written by Jessie L. Weston. Weston's book is an examination of the roots of the K...