Parzival: Wolfram von Eschenbach (German Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (750 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826403468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 261 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: German
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's story of the Fisher King is by far the best A Customer Wolfram's story of Parzival is the best of all of the "quest for the Grail" legends because it is the most complete and incorporates all of the older elements of a highly derived tale into one wonderfully written work. The Grail scenes are fantastic, mysterious, and captivating. The development of the characters is by far the best of all of the many versions of the tale. The adventures of Parzival are filled with fantastic creatures and outrageous events. When Parzival completes his quest, the reader is left exhausted but. The quest for the best Vytautas Butrimas I became interested in this book through the works of Joseph Campbell who often made reference to it. It is a tough read at times because of the style but is worth the effort if you want to find out more about the personal adventure and the possibilities of a living (creating) a genuine life.. What is it that troubles you Bryan Byrd Note--I originally published this review on Jan 25, 2011, and somewhere along the way, Amazon saw fit to move the review from this edition, translated by Mustard and Passage, to an edition translated by A T Hatto. I am resubmitting it here, as this edition has no reviews, in the hope that it may be helpful to those considering different editions. This translation, by Mustard and Passage, IS the edition that I own, and I have NOT read the Hatto translation, other than some short passages for comparison.Wolfram von Eschenba