Parzival and the Stone from Heaven

Parzival and the Stone from Heaven A Holy Grail Romance Retold for Our Time

Hardback (19 Nov 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A wonderful retelling of the legendary story of Parzival, the knight who is given the task of finding the Holy Grail. In the same vein as Seamus Heaney's Beowulf but written as magically as The Alchemist.

The story of Parzival's quest for the Holy Grail, and his otherwordly meeting with the Fisher King, has continued to fascinate writers and artists since it was written in the early 13th century. It has provided the inspiration for works ranging from Wagner's opera to the Star Wars trilogy.

Yet the density and complexity of the medieval poem make it almost impenetrable to a wide readership. Now Lindsay Clarke has written this lively, accessible and inspirational version in a style attractive both to adults and older children. It stays faithful to the spirit of the original while highlighting the relevance of its themes to current issues.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780007134496
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: HarperCollinsPublishers
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Number of pages: 240
Weight: 368g
Height: 222mm
Width: 141mm
Spine width: 24mm