Hartmann von Aue

Hartmann von Aue, active around 1200, is regarded as one of the most significant epic poets of the Middle High German classical period. Alongside his contemporaries, he was instrumental in establishing the courtly romance, a genre adopted from France. His narrative works are characterized by sophisticated storytelling and a profound exploration of chivalric ideals and moral complexities. Readers will find his texts compelling explorations of heroes navigating both internal struggles and external trials.