von Eschenbach is a German epic poem that tells the story of Parzival, a young knight who sets out on a quest for the Holy Grail. Originally written in Middle High German in the 13th century, this version of the poem was translated into modern German by Karl Simrock in the 19th century and then into English by Jessie L. Weston in 1912. The story follows Parzival as he learns about chivalry, love, and the meaning of life through a series of adventures and encounters with various characters, including the mysterious Grail ...
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von Eschenbach is a German epic poem that tells the story of Parzival, a young knight who sets out on a quest for the Holy Grail. Originally written in Middle High German in the 13th century, this version of the poem was translated into modern German by Karl Simrock in the 19th century and then into English by Jessie L. Weston in 1912. The story follows Parzival as he learns about chivalry, love, and the meaning of life through a series of adventures and encounters with various characters, including the mysterious Grail Knights. The poem explores themes of spiritual and personal growth, as well as the nature of human relationships and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. This edition includes an introduction by the translator and notes on the text, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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