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An examination of the fascinating character of Perceval (or Parzival), the naive, flawed yet gifted youth who becomes the Grail hero in some texts and yet is eclipsed in othes by Galahad. This book collates studies from medieval and modern literature, film and Wagnerian opera.
Perceval/Parzival, 1st Edition
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$293.40
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2002
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Summary
This volume examines the fascinating character of Perceval (or Parzival), the naive, flawed but gifted youth who becomes the Grail hero in some texts and yet is eclipsed in others by Galahad. Concentrating on medieval and modern literature, film and Wagnerian opera, the book gathers together both classic studies and new essays commissioned for this volume. A full introductory essay and extensive bibliography are included.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780815307815 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0815307810 |
| Author: | Arthur Groos, Norris J. Lacy |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2002 |
| Weight: | 760g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
| Series: | Arthurian Characters and Themes |
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Arthur Groos
Arthur Groos is a Professor of German Studies at Cornell University
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