Name: Willehalm (in German)
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Author: Wolfram von Eschenbach
ISBN: 9783618680390

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Wolfram von Eschenbach

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Deutscher Klassikerverlag

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German

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1287

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Paperback

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9783618680390

Willehalm (in German)

Wolfram von Eschenbach (Author) · Deutscher Klassikerverlag · Paperback

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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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