Charlemagne in Medieval German and Dutch Literature (e-bog) af Classen, Albrecht
Classen, Albrecht (forfatter)

Charlemagne in Medieval German and Dutch Literature e-bog

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Comprehensive survey of the legend of Charlemagne in the medieval German-speaking world.The legend of the Frankish emperor Charlemagne is widespread through the literature of the European Middle Ages. This book offers a detailed and critical analysis of how this myth emerged and developed in medieval German and Dutchliteratures, bringing to light the vast array of narratives either idealizing, ...
E-bog 253,01 DKK
Forfattere Classen, Albrecht (forfatter)
Forlag D.S.Brewer
Udgivet 15 januar 2021
Længde 259 sider
Genrer 1D
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781800100565
Comprehensive survey of the legend of Charlemagne in the medieval German-speaking world.The legend of the Frankish emperor Charlemagne is widespread through the literature of the European Middle Ages. This book offers a detailed and critical analysis of how this myth emerged and developed in medieval German and Dutchliteratures, bringing to light the vast array of narratives either idealizing, if not glorifying, Charlemagne as a political and religious leader, or, at times, criticizing or even ridiculing him as a pompous and ineffectual ruler. The motif is traced from its earlest origins in chronicles, in the Kaiserchronik, through the Rolandslied and Der Stricker's Karl der Groe, to his recasting as a saint in the Zurcher Buch vom Heiligen Karl. ALBRECHT CLASSEN is University Distinguished Professor of German Studies at the University of Arizona; he received the title of Grand Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Three Lions in 2017, in recognition of his outstanding service to German studies.