Parzival by Wolfram Eschenbach
"Parzival" is a medieval epic poem that tells the story of a young man's journey from ignorance and folly to wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. The titular character, raised in isolation by his mother, ventures out into the world completely unaware of its ways. His journey leads him to King Arthur's court, where he becomes a knight and embarks on various adventures, including the quest for the Holy Grail. The narrative explores themes of chivalry, courtly love, and the struggle between faith and reason.
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- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
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