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Courtier's Mirror

Cultivating Elite Identity in Thomasin von Zerclaere's Welscher Gast

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  • 17 hours of reading

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Focusing on the significance of Thomasin von Zerclaere's Welscher Gast, this study highlights its role in shaping social practices in medieval German court society. The poem, a popular didactic work, underwent numerous adaptations while maintaining core themes. Kathryn Starkey examines the interplay of text and imagery, illustrating how the poem evolved alongside its audience, transitioning from rural to urban elites. Notably, the 1340 Gotha redaction showcases a redesigned image cycle aimed at conveying courtly behavior, emphasizing its historical importance and contribution to elite identity formation.

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Courtier's Mirror, Kathryn Starkey

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2013
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