Wolfram von Eschenbach
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noun
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To the legend of Perceval, Wolfram von Eschenbach, a Bavarian, added the story of the son of Perceval, or Parzival, as he calls him, the story of Lohengrin, the famous Swan-knight.
From King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Unknown
Even in the loftiest and most spiritual of these, the “Parzival” of Wolfram von Eschenbach, this quality is very strongly marked.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)
People did not care any longer for the deep thoughts of Wolfram von Eschenbach, and the beautiful poetry of Gottfried von Strassburg.
From Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)
Wolfram von Eschenbach tells us, and his explanation sufficed Wagner when he made his first studies of the Grail legends as a preparation for "Lohengrin."
From A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music by Krehbiel, Henry Edward
In high, clear voices they called out,— "Sir Wolfram von Eschenbach, begin!"
From Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German by Bender, Millicent Schwab
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