The Two Knights Of The Swan, Lohengrin And Helyas: A Study Of The Legend Of The Swan-Knight (1910)

The Two Knights of the Swan, Lohengrin and Helyas: A Study of the Legend of the Swan-Knight is a book written by Robert Jaffray and published in 1910. The book is a detailed analysis of the legend of the Swan-Knight, focusing on two of the most famous knights associated with the legend - Lohengrin and Helyas. The book explores the origins of the legend, tracing its roots back to ancient mythology and folklore. Jaffray examines the various versions of the legend that have been told throughout history, and explores the themes and motifs that are common to them. The central focus of the book is on the two knights themselves - Lohengrin and Helyas. Jaffray examines their stories in detail, exploring their characters, motivations, and actions. He compares and contrasts the two knights, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. Throughout the book, Jaffray draws on a wide range of sources, including medieval literature, art, and music. He also discusses the influence of the legend on later works of literature and art, including Wagner's opera Lohengrin. Overall, The Two Knights of the Swan, Lohengrin and Helyas: A Study of the Legend of the Swan-Knight is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring legends of European folklore.With Special Reference To Its Two Most Important Developments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.