Peronnik's story, of northwestern French tradition, clearly recalls the myth of Parsival and the classic legend of the Grail. Outwardly poor and simple, Peronnik is sharp of wit and pure of heart. His inner qualities enable him to pass the seven trials of courage at which all the brave knights have hitherto failed. They are tests of spiritual strength. Peronnik, like the legend of the Grail, shows the progress from innocence to true humanity and reflects the universal human aspiration to truth and the secrets of life arid ...
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Peronnik's story, of northwestern French tradition, clearly recalls the myth of Parsival and the classic legend of the Grail. Outwardly poor and simple, Peronnik is sharp of wit and pure of heart. His inner qualities enable him to pass the seven trials of courage at which all the brave knights have hitherto failed. They are tests of spiritual strength. Peronnik, like the legend of the Grail, shows the progress from innocence to true humanity and reflects the universal human aspiration to truth and the secrets of life arid death.
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Lesch, Christiane. Fair. No Jacket. Book 0892810610 Several tears to backstrip (spine cover). Cover corners are moderately worn. One signature (pg grouping) is partially separated from spine. A very readable copy. Gorgeous illustrations.
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Very Good in None jacket. Very Good Hardcover. New York: Inner Traditions, 1984. 4to. First Edition Hardcover Breton Fairy Otherworld Beautifully illustrated Pastel Colors Christiane Lesch. See our picturesThis Celtic Holy Grail story is a Celtic Breton folk tale of the Arthurian. Quest for The Grail and the Spear of Destiny. Each page a bright color drawing connecting the story of the diamond headed lance. Good clean shape Top of spine bumped in a bit else Very Good. NOT a library copy. Color Pictures radiate a luminescence like the diamond spear! Three Geese In Flight Arthurian books wrapping since 1977 first in brown paper.
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Fine copy in near fine dust jacket; dj has 2 closed tears (one w/ crease) to rear top edge, else fine. Translated from the French. 4to 11 5/8"x 8 1/2" illus boards, teal-green endpapers; unpaginated [28], illus by Christiane Lesch; illus dj (same as cover) w/ $9.95 listed on front flap; Peronnik, a boy 'sharp of wit, pure of heart', story inspired by the myth of Parsival; first pub in Brittany in 1845; printed in Belgium. jacket art by Christiane Lesch.