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Parzival
A modern translation of the twelfth century German poem tells of Parzival's quest for the Holy Grail and self-perfection as a knight in the resplendent court of King Arthur.
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The great German poem on the completion of the story of the Holy Grail
Composed in the early thirteenth century, Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival is the re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator, Chretien de Troyes. It follows Parzival from his boyhood and career as a knight in the court of King Arthur to his ultimate achievement as King of the Temple of the Grail, which Wolfram describes as a life-giving Stone.
As a knight serving the German nobility in the imperial Hohenstauffen period, the author was uniquely placed to describe the zest and colour of his hero's world, with dazzling depictions of courtly luxury, jousting, and adventure. Yet this is not simply a tale of chivalry, but an epic quest for spiritual education, as Parzival must conquer his ignorance and pride and learn humility before he can finally win the Holy Grail.
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ISBN: 9780140443615
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 August 1980
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by A. Hatto
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Wolfram von Eschenbach was the greatest of the medieval German poets. Very little is known about his life, but it is generally accepted that he belonged to a Bavarian family of lower nobility. He probably died between 1220 and 1230. A.T. Hatto has translated Tristan and The Nibelungenlied for Penguin Classics.
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