Justice and the Social Context of Early Middle High German Literature (Studies in Medieval History and Culture)

Name: Justice and the Social Context of Early Middle High German Literature (Studies in Medieval History and Culture)
Author: Robert Sullivan

by Robert Sullivan

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"This book argues that far from preaching traditional, otherworldly ideals, the authors of these religious works were deeply engaged in the social, political, and spiritual issues that characterized the Holy Roman Empire at a time of radical transformation."--BOOK JACKET.

German poetry, middle high german, 1050-1500, history and criticismReligious poetry, history and criticismJustice in literatureHoly roman empire, historyGerman poetryHistory and criticismGerman Religious poetryHistorySocial conditionsPoésie allemandeHistoire et critiqueJustice dans la littérature