Name: Parzival (in German)
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Author: Wolfram von Eschenbach
ISBN: 9783110178593

Type

Physical Book

Author

Wolfram von Eschenbach

Introduction by

Bernd Schirok

Translated by

Peter Knecht

Publisher

de Gruyter

Year

2003

Language

German

Pages

988

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.4x17x5.2 cm

Weight

1.76 kg.

ISBN

3110178591

ISBN13

9783110178593

Edition No.

0002

Synopsis "Parzival (in German)"

Der mittelhochdeutsche 'Parzival' (ca. 1200/1210) gehört zur Weltliteratur. Auf kunstvolle Weise verbindet Wolframs Roman den Artus- mit dem Gralsstoff und entfaltet ein handlungs- und figurenreiches Panorama der ritterlich-höfischen Kultur des Mittelalters. Im Mittelpunkt der Erzählung steht Parzival, der nach verschiedenen Stationen des Scheiterns und Versagens schlie lich den leidenden Gralkönig Anfortas durch die Mitleidsfrage erlöst und auf der Gralsburg Munsalvaesche die Herrschaft antritt. Die zweite Auflage bietet unverändert den ma geblichen Text nach Karl Lachmann und die hoch gelobte Übersetzung von Peter Knecht. Als Neuerung enthält sie eine konzise Einführung in grundlegende Editions- und Interpretationsprobleme von Bernd Schirok.

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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