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Eneide...

Eneide...

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1272403904
ISBN13: 9781272403904
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Dec 5 2011
Pages: 822
Weight: 2.49
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German

Heinrich von Veldeke's Eneide is a Middle High German adaptation of Virgil's Aeneid. Composed in the late 12th century, it transforms the classical epic into a medieval romance, blending heroic themes with elements of courtly love and Arthurian motifs. This foundational work of German literature provides valuable insights into the cultural and literary tastes of the medieval court and the reception of classical texts in the Germanic world. Veldeke's version reflects a shift in focus from the original's political and historical concerns to the personal and emotional experiences of its characters, marking a significant development in the evolution of vernacular literature.

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