{"product_id":"loyalty-and-riches-in-wolframs-parzival-9783631345733","title":"Loyalty and Riches in Wolfram's «Parzival»","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Randal Sivertson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: European - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study of Wolfram's \u003ci\u003eParzival\u003c\/i\u003e concentrates on service for riches in medieval knighthood. The epic is interpreted as a conflict between reciprocal feudal loyalty and self-centered mercenary service. The actions of Gahmuret, Anfortas, Parzival, and Feirefiz are held up against the historical background of the crusades, where service for abstract ideals is undermined by service for material gain. Although the power of riches is subdued by the sword in the end, the author maintains that the \u003ci\u003eParzival\u003c\/i\u003e is an heroic defense of feudal values in an historical state of decline. He also criticizes traditional \u003ci\u003eParzival\u003c\/i\u003e interpretations based on the chivalric system of the virtues, religious didactics, courtly love relationships, and dynastic relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892395753623,"sku":"9783631345733","price":5426.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783631345733.webp?v=1781186797","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/loyalty-and-riches-in-wolframs-parzival-9783631345733","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}