A Companion to Middle High German literature to the 14th century / / edited by Francis G. Gentry.
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.
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Year of Publication: | 2002 |
Edition: | 1st ed. |
Language: | English |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 502 pages) |
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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