A companion to Middle High German literature to the 14th century
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A guide to mediaeval German literature from its beginnings in the eighth century to the 14th century. Chapters deal either with a chronological period, such as the 13th century, or with specific genres, such as drama. The development of the German language in the mediaeval period is also covered.
Title |
A companion to Middle High German literature to the 14th century / edited by Francis G. Gentry. |
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Edition |
1st ed. |
Publisher |
Leiden Boston : Brill |
Creation Date |
2002 |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. English |
Content |
Contents Preface List of Contributors 1. Medieval Germany: History of Emperors and Empire, c. 750-c. 1350 2. The Older German Language 3. German Literature to 1160 4. Courtly Love Lyric 5. Medieval German Heroic Epic 6. Love and Adventure in Germany: The Romances of Hartmann von Aue, Wolfram von Eschenbach, and Gottfried von Straßburg 7. Drama 8. Technical Literature (Fachliteratur) 9. German Mystical Literature to 1350 10. Vernacular Chronicles 11. Pre-Courtly Epics 12. Continuation and Innovation in Narrative Literature of the Thirteenth Century 13. Didactic/Gnomic Literature of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries Index |
Extent |
1 online resource (xi, 502 pages) |
Language |
English |
National Library system number |
997010703793305171 |
MARC RECORDS
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