Wigalois: The Knight of Fortune's Wheel

By Wirnt von Grafenberg

Book Overview

The Arthurian verse-novel Wigalois , written by the German knight Wirnt von Grafenberg in the early years of the thirteenth century, tells a story which was well known in the medieval period, appearing in eight versions of four languages. This first English translation makes accessible to a new audience the adventure-filled tale of the hero's knightly education and quest for honor, and his ultimate recognition of Sir Gawain as his long-lost father. The translator's introduction compares Wirnt's work with other treatments of the Wigalois material in France, England, and Italy; discusses the German sources and reception of the novel; and offers a careful literary analysis.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803298277
• ISBN13: 9780803298279
• Release Date: April 1977
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 to 21 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary