The Lady of Shallot

I am fascinated by the way stories grow, change, and impact people. Onethat intrigues me is the tale of Elaine of Astolat (better known as the Lady of Shallot), and its differentreferences hidden in pop culture.

The Story

Elaine of Astolat is a character in Arthurian legends who dies of her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot. (Bad move even liking that guy, Ellie. Stick to Galahad or Percival.) Meeting Sir Lancelot at a tournament, she is fascinated and asks him to wear her token. Sir Lancelot...