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Wolfram von Eschenbach

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Parzival Summary

Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach is the reworking and completion of Chretien de Troyes' tale of Perceval and the Holy Grail. Wanting to become a knight, Parzival leaves home and seeks adventure, gaining renown for his exploits, but after he fails to ask the Question of Anfortas, he begins his search for the Gral, which leads to many sorrows and misfortunes. "Parzival" is one of the first tales in Arthurian legend...

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Wolfram von Eschenbach Biographies (3)

Wolfram von Eschenbach

755 words, approx. 3 pages

Wolfram von Eschenbach (ca. 1170-ca. 1230), a German writer of chivalric romances, was one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages. His masterpiece, Parzival, deals with the problem of man's attitude... Read more

Wolfram von Eschenbach

9,496 words, approx. 32 pages

One of the great poets of all time, Wolfram von Eschenbach was conscious of his stature and emphasizes it unashamedly in one of his major works: "ich bin Wolfram von Eschenbach unt kan ein teil mit sa... Read more

Wolfram von Eschenbach

9,824 words, approx. 33 pages

Biography EssayOne of the great poets of all time, Wolfram von Eschenbach was conscious of his stature and emphasizes it unashamedly in one of his major works: "ich bin Wolfram von Eschenbach unt kan ... Read more

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