Parzival by Wolfram Eschenbach
A Knightly Epic
"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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- Published
- 1200
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Middle high german
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- Alternate Titles
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- Perceval
- Percival
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