Parzival and the Stone from Heaven by Lindsay Clarke
Yet the density and complexity of the medieval poem make it almost impenetrable to a wide readership, even in translation. So the time is right for a retelling of the story. This is a lively, accessible, inspirational version 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. The storyline is clarified and simplified. There is a brief introduction and a longer, reflective essay to examine the larger questions and themes the story raises. There is a strong practical element to help readers engaged in their own quest for meaning.
Praise for Lindsay Clarke's Chymical Wedding: 'I'm awed by the web you've spunNot only the beautiful complexities of it but the fine texture of the threads ... Full of wise things' Ted Hughes 'This dazzling novel left me stunned ... a modern masterpiece' Val Hennessy, Daily Mail 'A splendid writer - a stylish, gripping story of alchemy across the ages' Sunday Express
Acclaimed author Lindsay Clarke won the 1989 Whitbread Prize for Fiction with Chymical Wedding and is also well-known for Alice's Masque. He has an extensive knowledge of mythology and legend and runs workshops in the UK and abroad.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007108138 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007108133 |
| Title | Parzival and the Stone from Heaven |
| Author | Lindsay Clarke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2001-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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