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The Nuremberg Schembart Carnival: Columbia University Germanic Studies, No. 12

The Nuremberg Schembart Carnival: Columbia University Germanic Studies, No. 12

Sumberg, Samuel Leslie
Fife, Robert Herndon

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArtGerman History

ISBN10: 1258286343
ISBN13: 9781258286347
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 14 2012
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Nuremberg Schembart Carnival is a book written by Samuel Leslie Sumberg and published as part of the Columbia University Germanic Studies series, No. 12. The book is an in-depth study of the Schembart Carnival, a popular festival that took place in Nuremberg, Germany, during the late Middle Ages. Sumberg explores the history, significance, and cultural context of the Schembart Carnival, which was celebrated annually from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The carnival was known for its elaborate costumes, masks, and pageantry, and was a significant event in the social and political life of Nuremberg.The book provides a detailed analysis of the various rituals, performances, and traditions associated with the carnival, as well as the social and political implications of the festival. Sumberg also examines the role of the carnival in shaping the cultural identity of Nuremberg and its inhabitants, as well as its impact on wider Germanic culture.Overall, The Nuremberg Schembart Carnival is a comprehensive and engaging study of one of the most fascinating and important cultural events of the medieval period. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Germanic studies, medieval history, and cultural anthropology.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.

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