The Grail Legend

Emma Jung, Marie-Louise von Franz

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Princeton University Pres
04 January 1999

Religion & beliefs; Christianity; Cultural studies; Folklore, myths & legends; Social, group or collective psychology

Series: Bollingen Series

The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend that has had a powerful impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of redemption and eternal life, the chalice that caught the blood of Christ. The story of the Grail sheds light on man's search for the supreme value of life, for what makes life most meaningful. Written in easy-to-understand language, this text of the Jungian school of psychology presents this legend as a living myth that is of great relevance to modern life. In the story the reader encounters such universal figures as the fool (the naive young Perceval), the wise old man (the hermit Gornemanz), the virgin maiden (Blancheflor), and the loathly damsel, and such important themes as the Waste Land, the Trinity and the vessel of the Grail. Weaving together narrative and interpretation, the authors show how the legend reflects not only fundamental human problems, but also the dramatic psychic events that form the background of our Christian culture.

By: Emma Jung, Marie-Louise von Franz
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 765g
ISBN: 9780691002378
ISBN 10: 0691002371
Series: Bollingen Series
Pages: 452
Publication Date: 04 January 1999
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Grail Legend

""The Grail Legend is a beautifully sustained application of Jungian theory to a whole story rather than merely to isolated motifs or archetypes. The work is far better researched than many other Jungian studies, and is written with a spritely, charming touch. A delightful volume.""—Robert Segal, University of Lancaster, editor of Jung on Mythology and The Gnostic Jung