Arthurian Romances, Tales and Lyric Poetry: The Complete Works of Hartmann Von Aue

by Hartmann; Von Aue, Hartmann; Tobin, Frank J.; Vivian, Kim; Lawson, Richard H.

• ISBN13: 9780271021126
• ISBN10: 0271021128
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Pennsylvania State Univ Pr

Summary

Hartmann von Aue (c. 1170-1215) is universally recognized as the first medieval German poet to create world-class literature. He crafted German into a language of refined literary expression that paved the way for writers such as Gottfried von Strassburg, Walther von der Vogelweide, and Wolfram von Eschenbach. This volume presents the English reader for the first time with the complete works of Hartmann in readable, idiomatic English.

Hartmann's literary efforts cover all the major genres and themes of medieval courtly literature. His Arthurian romances, Erec and Iwein, which he modeled after Chretien de Troyes, introduced the Arthurian world to German audiences and set the standard for later German writers. His lyric poetry treats many aspects of courtly love, including fine examples of the crusading song. His dialogue on love delineates the theory of courtly relationships between the sexes and the quandary the lover experiences. His verse novellas Gregorius and Poor Heinrich transcend the world of mere human dimensions and examine the place and duties of th

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	ix
The Lament	1	(28)
Frank Tobin
Lyric Poetry	29	(22)
Frank Tobin
``Because I have endured''	30	(2)
``If a man takes his delight''	32	(1)
``I said I wanted to live always for her''	33	(2)
``My service to my lady''	35	(1)
``Taking the cross''	35	(3)
``If a woman sends off her beloved''	38	(1)
``He who is sad in good times''	38	(1)
``Mighty God''	39	(1)
``If one can save one's soul by lying''	40	(1)
``I have little reason to complain''	41	(1)
``No one in this world is a happy man''	42	(1)
``Noble lady''	42	(2)
``By rights I must ever hold dear the day''	44	(1)
``Those who reap joy from summer's flowers''	45	(1)
``Many a person hails me''	46	(1)
``These would be wonderful days''	47	(1)
``By your leave I depart''	48	(1)
``Alas, why are we so sad?''	49	(2)
Erec	51	(114)
Kim Vivian
Gregorius	165	(50)
Kim Vivian
Poor Heinrich	215	(20)
Frank Tobin
Iwein	235	(88)
Richard H. Lawson
Bibliography	323