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THE GRAIL LEGEND IN
MODERN LITERATURE
John B. Marino
Arthurian Studies
ARTHURIAN STUDIES LIX
THE GRAIL LEGEND IN MODERN LITERATURE
This study shows how modern (including postmodern) adaptations of
the Grail legend correspond to trends in the scholarly community and
how the legend has been appropriated by competing world-views. There
are three parallel trends in Grail scholarship and modern adaptations
of the legend: controversy over Christian or pagan origins, secularization
by way of humanism, and esoteric mysticism. These three trends reflect
movements in popular culture. Relativism and multiculturalism influence
Christian—pagan cultural conflict in the adaptations. Mythographers
maintain the legend’s appeal in a humanist culture by considering the
Grail metaphor rather than material actuality; modern adaptations then
transform the Grail from a particularly Christian symbol to one with
universal application in an increasingly secular society. Modern esoteric
spiritualities allow the Grail actuality with flexible meaning. This study,
then, demonstrates how the Grail legend is transformed and adapted from
medieval to modern cultures and continues to evolve today.
JOHN B. MARINO is adjunct instructor, Maryville University and Saint
Louis University.
ARTHURIAN STUDIES
ISSN 0261-9814
Previously published volumes in the series
are listed at the back of the book.
THE GRAIL LEGEND IN
MODERN LITERATURE
John B. Marino
D. S. BREWER
© John B. Marino 2004
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First published 2004
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ISBN 1 84384 022 7
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A catalogue record for this book is available
from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Marino, John B. (John Barry), 1967–
The Grail legend in modern literature / John B. Marino.
p. cm. – (Arthurian studies, ISSN 0261-9814; 59)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1084384-022-7 (hardback : alk. paper)
1. Grail—Romances—History and criticism. 2. Grail—
Legends—History and criticism. 3. Literature, Modern—
History and criticism. I. Title. II. Series.
PN56.G67M37 2004
809′9337—dc22
2004000587
Typeset by Keystroke, Jacaranda Lodge, Wolverhampton
Printed in Great Britain by
St Edmundsbury Press Ltd, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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