von Eschenbach is a German epic poem that tells the story of Parzival, a young knight who sets out on a quest for the Holy Grail. Originally written in Middle High German in the 13th century, this version of the poem was translated into modern German by Karl Simrock in the 19th century and then into English by Jessie L. Weston in 1912. The story follows Parzival as he learns about chivalry, love, and the meaning of life through a series of adventures...