Perceval, the Story of the Grail

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Introduced the concept of the Holy Grail and its mystical quest into the Arthurian legend, a central element later elaborated upon by Malory.

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This unfinished Old French romance introduces the Holy Grail and the Fisher King, following the naive knight Perceval on his quest. It laid the groundwork for the Grail legend within Arthurian literature.

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Le Morte d'Arthur· 1485↓ open

Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" includes a significant section on the Quest for the Holy Grail, drawing heavily on the traditions established by Chrétien and subsequent French prose romances that built upon his work.