This first English translation of the twelfth-century work retells the tale of King Arthur's court and the search for the Holy Grail. Linker's translation avoids false archaisms and presents a language that is strange and lovely from the medieval world. Originally published in 1952. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.