Parsifal

by Marianna Mayer, Thomas Canty (Illustrator)

A retelling of the Arthurian legend of Parsifal, the knight who finds his true identity when he seeks the Castle of the Holy Grail.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Marianna Mayer is a children's book author and artist recognized for her beautifully written retellings of classic folk and fairy tales. Born in New York City, she began her artistic training early and studied at the Art Students League after a year of college. Her first book was published at the age of nineteen. Mayer has authored several acclaimed works, including Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave, Pegasus, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses, often collaborating with renowned illustrators such as Kinuko Y. Craft and Michael Hague. She was previously married to illustrator Mercer Mayer.

Reviews

[Snail in Danger (Sid) Nicolaides]

I liked this author's Marcel the Pastry Chef. And if Thomas Canty illustrated it, well. Must investigate.