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Title: Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 1 of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 1 of 2)" by Wolfram von Eschenbach is a medieval epic poem written in the early 13th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of chivalry, love, and the quest for the Holy Grail, chronicling the journey of the titular hero, Parzival, and other knights exploring their destinies. Central to the story is Gamuret, Parzival's father, who embarks on various quests that set the stage for the adventures and challenges Parzival himself will face. At the start of the epic, the poet introduces Gamuret, who, upon his father's death, refuses to serve his brother and instead seeks his fortune and fame through knightly deeds. The opening portion details his exploits as he battles to protect Queen Belakané from her enemies, eventually marrying her and becoming a king. However, despite his newfound power, Gamuret yearns for further adventures, indicating a longing that foreshadows the struggles that will come. The scene is set with intricate descriptions of noble acts, honor, and the emotional weights of love and duty, establishing the epic’s rich, chivalric tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wolfram, von Eschenbach, 1180?-1220?

Translator: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 47297

Published: Nov 6, 2014

Downloads: 921

Language: English

Subject: Perceval (Legendary character) -- Romances

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 1 of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Parzival: A Knightly Epic (vol. 1 of 2)" by Wolfram von Eschenbach is a medieval epic poem written in the early 13th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of chivalry, love, and the quest for the Holy Grail, chronicling the journey of the titular hero, Parzival, and other knights exploring their destinies. Central to the story is Gamuret, Parzival's father, who embarks on various quests that set the stage for the adventures and challenges Parzival himself will face. At the start of the epic, the poet introduces Gamuret, who, upon his father's death, refuses to serve his brother and instead seeks his fortune and fame through knightly deeds. The opening portion details his exploits as he battles to protect Queen Belakané from her enemies, eventually marrying her and becoming a king. However, despite his newfound power, Gamuret yearns for further adventures, indicating a longing that foreshadows the struggles that will come. The scene is set with intricate descriptions of noble acts, honor, and the emotional weights of love and duty, establishing the epic’s rich, chivalric tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wolfram, von Eschenbach, 1180?-1220?

Translator: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 47297

Published: Nov 6, 2014

Downloads: 921

Language: English

Subject: Perceval (Legendary character) -- Romances

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.