Parsifal: And the Search for the Grail

by Charles Kovacs

Parsifal (or Sir Percival) was a Knight of King Arthur. His story is told by the troubadours of France and Germany, notably Chrétien de Troyes and Wolfram von Eschenbach. The Parsifal story stands between the past age that looked for secrets of the spirit and the coming age that was going to search for the secrets of matter. In this engaging retelling of the legend of Parsifal, Charles Kovacs's critical commentary offers Steiner-Waldorf educators an unrivalled insight into teaching the story of Parsifal and will aid in lesson planning. Based on Kovacs's extensive teachers' notes, this informative book places the Parsifal story in its greater social and historical context. In the Steiner-Waldorf Education curriculum this story is recommended for Class 11 (age 16-17) as a way of introducing world literature and one of the central problems of our time -- the imperative to learn to ask the right questions.

Genres: Education

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 24, 2002

Reviews

[Maggie F · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in literature and really enjoyed reading Parcifal's heroic journey. It was really interesting to dive into all of the symbols, characters, and major plot events in this story. I loved how Parcifal, once a naive, innocent fool who didn't even know his name became the King of the Grail through victories and failures. Every reader loves a good happily ever after!

[Naji · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book alternates between the story of Percifal and the lessons it carries, explaining its historical importance while drawing out the spiritual meaning and relevance to our own lives.