A Companion to Middle High German literature to the 14th century / / edited by Francis G. Gentry.

• TeilnehmendeR: Gentry, Francis G.
• Year of Publication: 2002
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 502 pages)

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.

Table of Contents

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