Walther von der Vogelweide (ca. 1170-1229) was the greatest German poet, composer, and singer of minnesongs and Spruche--gnomic or didactic songs--of the Middle Ages.The work of Walther von der Vogelw...
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Walther von der Vogelweide was the most important medieval lyric poet in the German language. His songs include religious, moral-didactic, political, and erotic themes. References in his songs show hi...
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In the following essay, Gosse examines Walther's life, traces the succession of his patrons, and explains how politics, religion, and folk songs influenced his poetry.
When the history of me...
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In the following excerpt, Jackson cites Walther's use of humor and parody in his love lyrics and commends him for maintaining earnest goals in his political poetry.
It is worth noting that, ...
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In the following excerpt, Walshe explains how Walther naturalized and humanized courtly literature and analyzes his shifting political allegiances.
The great blazer of new trails was Walther von de...
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In the following essay, Northcott provides historical background and literary analyses of Walther's poems, which he groups into four categories: love, social, religious, and political.
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In the following essay, Gertz surveys critics' responses to Walther, noting that their interpretations have been influenced by their preconceptions, their choice of approach, and their critical...
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In the following essay, Ashcroft studies two of Walther's songs in which the poet, after reflecting on his life and legacy, judges his work as ultimately corrupt.
Walther's lyric pres...
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Walther von der Vogelweide
Walther don der Vogelweide
Critical Essay by Edmund W. Gosse
