The Grail of Hearts
core novel 1992 The Grail of Hearts
Record
| First published | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.33 (49 ratings, collected 2026-11-02) |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780312851767 |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
Amfortas, the Fisher King, rules the holy castle of Montsalvasche and is bored with his life. When he hurries to help a woman in distress, he walks into a trap set by his enemy, the sorcerer Klingsor. The woman is Kundry, a servant under a curse for mocking Christ on the cross, and after he rescues her she seduces him. The land then begins to wither. Kundry turns against Klingsor, who sends her back to ancient Judea to live through her moment of mockery again. Later she loses her enchanted beauty and serves the Grail knights as an old woman until Parsifal arrives.
Where it sits
- Universe: The Grail of Hearts
- Series: The Grail of Hearts core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Susan Shwartz
Awards (verified)
- Mythopoeic Award (Adult Literature), 1993: nominated
Notes
- A paperback edition from Tor followed in 1993.
- From the series record (The Grail of Hearts): Kundry, cursed to wander, is drawn into the legend of Amfortas, Klingsor and Parsifal.
Sources
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