Murder in Medieval German Literature: Disruptions and Challenges of Society—Crime and Self-Determination in the Pre-modern World
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DOI: 10.1007/s11061-019-09629-2
Abstract: Medieval literature is filled with references to criminal acts, to evil characters, and so also to murder. This paper examines the complex of killing as depicted in four medieval texts, Herzog Ernst , the Nibelungenlied… read more here.
Keywords: murder medieval; literature; medieval german; murder ... See more keywords
Punishment and Penitential Practices in Medieval German Writing ed. by Sarah Bowden, and Annette Volfing (review)
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DOI: 10.1353/pgn.2019.0041
Abstract: The book contains nine essays and a brief introduction, organized as ten chapters. The essays relate to the themes of punishment and penance, and each is based on late medieval German writings. Otherwise, they cover… read more here.
Keywords: chapter; medieval german; practices medieval; punishment penitential ... See more keywords