Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach

Parzival

Wolfram von Eschenbach with A.T. Hatto (Translator)

448 pages • first pub 1215 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Composed in the early thirteenth century, Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival is the re-creation and completion of the story left unfinished by its initiator Chrétien de Troyes. It follows Parzival from his boyhood and career as a knight in the cour...

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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 41%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.48

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