by Anonymous
Part of Lancelot en prose, book 2
First published 1981
Five knights ride out from Camelot on the most sacred of quests. Perceval brings his simple faith, Bors his careful wisdom, Gawain his hot temper, Lancelot his guilty heart, and Galahad his pure soul. Each man faces trials that test not his sword arm but his spirit. Through enchanted forests and strange castles, they encounter visions, temptations, and mysteries that reveal their true natures. The Grail appears to some as cup, to others as light, but its deepest secrets remain hidden from all but the most worthy. As the quest unfolds, the knights discover that seeking the divine requires sacrifices they never imagined. Their journey becomes a reckoning with their own souls, where earthly glory means nothing and spiritual purity means everything.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, spiritual-journey
Setting: Camelot
Period: Medieval
304 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics