The story of Perceval originated in the late twelfth century when Chretien de Troyes, the premier poet of that era, wrote romances for the courts of Marie of Champagne and Philip of Flanders. Chretien's version, although unfinished, inspired a multitude of variants that followed immediately afterward. Young Perceval, awed by five knights from King Arthur's Round Table, decides that he, too, wants to become a knight. After training for a short while, he quickly achieves his goal, defeating many an enemy and sending them back ...
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The story of Perceval originated in the late twelfth century when Chretien de Troyes, the premier poet of that era, wrote romances for the courts of Marie of Champagne and Philip of Flanders. Chretien's version, although unfinished, inspired a multitude of variants that followed immediately afterward. Young Perceval, awed by five knights from King Arthur's Round Table, decides that he, too, wants to become a knight. After training for a short while, he quickly achieves his goal, defeating many an enemy and sending them back to King Arthur's court. During his travels, he stumbles upon a mysterious castle inhabited by an ailing king. There he witnesses an unusual procession of maidens and pages who are escorting a dazzling cup to a secret chamber. When Perceval is afraid to ask the one question that would relieve the king from his suffering, he discovers that there's more to being a knight than mastering the arts of chivalry. There is a higher, divine calling, which Perceval, with the aid of a hermit, finally realizes. Author and illustrator notes are included. Russian-born painter Gennady Spirin used an ancient technique, similar to that in creating icons, to prepare canvas over a piece of wood with ten layers of gesso before painting it wih egg tempura. The remarkable result enhances and heightens the drama of this timeless tale about the wisest fool who ever lived.
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Gennady Spirin. Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. The first edition is stated, beautifully illustrated by Gennady Spirin. "The story of Perceval orginated in the late 12th century when Chrentien de Troyes, the premier poet of that era." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Tiny bumps to top corners, about fine in about fine dustwrapper with a small abrasion on the spine. Signed by illustrator Gennady Spirin.
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As New in as new jacket. As new in dust jacket. First edition/ printing. SIGNED BY ILLLUSTRATOR GENNADY SPIRIN IN GOLD ON THE TITLE PAGE. Oversized hardcover in glossy illustrated boards. 36 pp. with full page color illustrations and page borders by Spirin. Acquired in person by Spirin at a book signing in our town in 2007.
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