Description

The Minnesingers V1: Translations is a book written by Jethro Bithell and published in 1909. It is a collection of translations of German medieval poetry from the 12th to the 14th centuries, known as Minnesang. Minnesang is a genre of lyric poetry that originated in the courts of the German aristocracy and was characterized by its focus on courtly love, chivalry, and romance. This book includes translations of the works of famous Minnesingers such as Walther von der Vogelweide, Hartmann von Aue, and Wolfram von Eschenbach, among others. The translations are accompanied by an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the poems, as well as notes on the language and style of the original texts. The Minnesingers V1: Translations is an important work for scholars of medieval literature and German studies, as well as for anyone interested in the history of poetry and the evolution of romantic themes in literature. It is a valuable resource for those who seek to deepen their understanding of the cultural and literary traditions of medieval Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.