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Hartmann von Aue

    Hartmann von Aue stands as one of the foremost epic poets of the Middle High German classical period around 1200, marking the advent of the courtly romance tradition adopted from France. His narrative poetry, encompassing allegorical dialogues and versified tales, delves into themes of faith, repentance, and chivalric love with a sophisticated style. His innovative approach to storytelling and character depth has left a lasting imprint on literary history.

    Armer Heinrich
    Gregorius
    Iwein. Zweisprachige Ausgabe.
    Der arme Heinrich 3.
    • 1988

      Iwein. Zweisprachige Ausgabe.

      • 561 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Few stories were as widely known during the Middle Ages as the account of Iwein and Laudine, which appeared in French, Welsh, English, Norse, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, and two German variants. The older German version, that by the Swabian nobleman Hartmann von Aue, won instant popularity and became a model of form, style, and language for the many courtly epics which his countrymen composed up to the beginning of the modern period. In recent years, his Iwein has enjoyed a remarkable revival among medieval scholars as traditional interpretations have been challenged by new ones.

      Iwein. Zweisprachige Ausgabe.
    • 1959