Parzival
Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach, published by Penguin Publishing Group on November 20, 1980, is a reprint edition comprising 448 pages in English. This work, composed in the early thirteenth century, re-creates and completes the narrative initially begun by Chrétien de Troyes. It chronicles the journey of Parzival from his youth and his experiences as a knight in King Arthur’s court to his eventual role as King of the Temple of the Grail, depicted as a life-giving Stone.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of medieval life, including vibrant portrayals of courtly luxury, jousting, and adventure. The narrative goes beyond mere chivalric tales, presenting an epic quest for spiritual enlightenment. Parzival’s journey involves overcoming ignorance and pride, ultimately leading him to learn humility as he seeks to attain the Holy Grail. This edition offers insights into themes of literature and history, reflecting the cultural and literary movements of the medieval period.
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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 Chrétien 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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