© Gunnar Tómasson 3 January 2018 Background (British Library) The legend of the Holy Grail is one of the most enduring in Western European literature and art. The Grail was said to be the cup of the Last Supper and at the Crucifixion to have received blood flowing from Christ’s side. It was brought to […]
© Gunnar Tómasson 2 January 2018 I. Sonatorrek – Saga Tempest¹ (Egilssaga, Ch. 78) 1716177 18005 = Þat var eitt sumar, at skip var í Hvítá, 12242 = ok var þar mikil kaupstefna. 21818 = Hafði Egill þar keypt við margan ok lét flytja heim á skipi. 23077 = Fóru húskarlar ok höfðu skip áttært, […]
© Gunnar Tómasson 1 January 2018 I. All lost, to prayers, to prayers, all lost. (Act I, Sc. i. First Folio 1623) 1289140 22795 = A tempestuous noise of Thunder and Lightning heard: 15661 = Enter a Ship‑master, and a Boteswaine. Master 6016 = Boteswaine. Boteswaine 10964 = Heere Master: What cheere? Master 11684 = […]