Walther von der Vogelweide: Ein altdeutscher Dichter by Ludwig Uhland
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"Walter von der Vogelweide: Ein altdeutscher Dichter" by Ludwig Uhland is a literary biography written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the life and character of the influential medieval German poet Walther von der Vogelweide, exploring his role in the development of German lyric poetry during the time of the Holy Roman Empire. The biography highlights Walther's contributions to the tradition of minnesang and provides insights into the cultural
and historical context of his works. The opening of the book sets the stage by presenting Walther as a pivotal figure in German poetry, renowned for capturing the essence of his era through his songs. Uhland emphasizes the need to understand both the collective and individual aspects of German poetry, arguing for the importance of examining not only the general trends but also the unique experiences and inclinations of individual poets. He introduces the reader to Walther's poetic journey, noting his interactions with nobility and the political turmoil of his time, engaging the audience in a narrative that blends biographical detail with thematic exploration of the poet's significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Uhland, Ludwig, 1787-1862 |
|---|---|
| Title | Walther von der Vogelweide: Ein altdeutscher Dichter |
| Credits |
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann, Karl Eichwalder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Walther, von der Vogelweide, active 12th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48086 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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