Name: Parzival (Vintage Classics)
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Author: Wolfram von Eschenbach
ISBN: 9780394701882

Type

Physical Book

Author

Wolfram von Eschenbach

Publisher

Vintage

Year

1961

Language

English

Pages

512

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.3 x 10.9 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN

0394701887

ISBN13

9780394701882

Edition No.

64344th

Synopsis "Parzival (Vintage Classics) "

Parzival, an Arthurian romance completed by Wolfram von Eschenbach in the first years of the thirteenth century, is one of the foremost works of German literature and a classic that can stand with the great masterpieces of the world. The most important aspects of human existence, worldly and spiritual, are presented in strikingly modern terms against the panorama of battles and tournaments and Parzival's long search for the Grail. The world of knighthood, of love and loyalty and human endeavor despite the cruelty and suffering of life, is constantly mingling with the world of the Grail, affirming the inherent unity between man's temporal condition and his quest for something beyond human existence.

Wolfram von Eschenbach

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Wolfram von Eschenbach (c. 1170 – c. 1220) was a 13th-century German poet and knight, considered one of the most prominent figures in medieval Germanic literature. Although few details of his life are known, it is believed he was born in the Franconia region, in present-day Bavaria, and served at various courts, including that of Landgrave Hermann I of Thuringia. His work is characterized by deep spirituality and a critical view of scholarly knowledge, distinguishing him from other authors of his time.

His most recognized work is Parzival (c. 1200–1210), an epic that reinterprets the legend of the Holy Grail and has influenced subsequent works, such as Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal. He also wrote Willehalm, an unfinished poem based on the French chansons de geste, and Titurel, a lyrical fragment that expands the universe of Parzival. He also composed nine lyrical songs, notably his Tagelieder (dawn songs), which are considered masterpieces of German Minnesang. His legacy has endured through numerous manuscripts and adaptations, solidifying him as a central figure in European literary tradition.

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