Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 2 of 2) by von Eschenbach Wolfram
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About this eBook
| Author | Wolfram, von Eschenbach, 1180?-1220? |
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| Translator | Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928 |
| Title | Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 2 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 2 of 2)" by Wolfram von Eschenbach is a medieval epic poem written in the early 14th century. This work continues the story of the knight Parzival and his quest for the Holy Grail, intertwining themes of chivalry, duty, and the quest for personal honor. The opening introduces characters like Sir Gawain, focusing on his adventures and challenges as he grapples with the complexities of love and honor amid knighthood. The beginning of the second volume sets a dramatic tone with Gawain encountering various challenges, including a wounded knight in distress. As he assists this knight, he is drawn into a series of adventures that lead him into encounters with formidable characters, a longing for love, and the burdens of fame and reputation. Striking a balance between valor and emotional turmoil, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of vibrant descriptions and emotional conflicts, signaling the epic nature of Gawain’s journey through a land laden with enchantment and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Perceval (Legendary character) -- Romances |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47298 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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