Iwein

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About this book

Iwein is a Middle High German verse romance by the poet Hartmann von Aue, written around 1200. An Arthurian tale freely adapted from Chrétien de Troyes Old French Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, it tells the story of Iwein (Yvain), a knight of King Arthurs Round Table. It was written after Hartmanns Erec, and is generally taken to be his last work.

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3.5/5 · 641 readers · 249 pages · ≈ 4 h 37 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Iwein?

About ≈ 4 h 37 m — 249 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mIwein~4 h 37 m

How many pages is Iwein?

249 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Iwein249

What genre is Iwein?

It sits on the Poetry shelves.

Is Iwein in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who wrote Iwein?

Hartmann von Aue.

Where can I read Iwein online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library