Arthurian Romances

These may be divided into six parts:

(1) The romance of the San Graal. By Robert Borron.

(2) The Merlin, which celebrates the birth and exploits of King Arthur. By Walter Mapes.

(3) The Launcelot. Perhaps by Ulrich.

(4) The search or Quest of the San Graal. It is found by Sir Galʹahad, a knight of pure heart and great courage; but no sooner does he find it than he is taken up to heaven. By (?) Walter Mapes.

(5) The Mort dʹ Arthur, or Death of Arthur. By (?) Walter Mapes.

(6) Sundry Tales, but especially the adventures of Sir Tristan. By Luke Gast, of Salisbury.

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.