{"product_id":"arthurian-romances-tales-and-lyric-poetry-9780271021126","title":"Arthurian Romances Tales and Lyric Poetry","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHartmann von Aue is recognized as the first medieval German poet to create world-class literature. His literary efforts cover all the major genres and themes of medieval courtly literature. This work presents the English reader with his complete works in readable, idiomatic English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hartmann von Aue is a writer who belongs in the company of Chrétien de Troyes, Wolfram von Eschenbach, and Gottfried von Strassburg. At last we have a volume that brings together all of Hartmann’s works in translations that are authoritative and readable.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Edward R. Haymes,Cleveland State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An excellent example of good translation skills, and it also has the advantage over the other versions of containing all the works of Hartmann of Aue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—A. R. Wedel \u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Attempting to deal with the complete works of any prolific writer in any genre is a daunting challenge, but Frank Tobin, Kim Vivian, and Richard Lawson have done Hartmann and the literature that he represents a great service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a complete anthology of Hartmann’s works intending to bring a larger audience among English-language readers to this important writer, its goal is admirably attained.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—George E. Harding \u003ci\u003eSouth Atlantic Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The translations are remarkably consistent, both in tone and style, and the notes have been seamlessly referenced from one text to the next. . . . This volume will give a broad audience long-awaited access to one of medieval Germany’s most significant poets as an excellent addition to introductory courses in medieval studies, as a fine acquisition for general library collections, and as essential (and enjoyable) reading for all medievalists who are not yet familiar with the work of Hartmann von Aue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand \u003ci\u003eSpeculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In conclusion, this volume will give a broad audience long-awaited access to one of medieval Germany's most significant poets as an excellent addition to introductory courses in medieval studies, as a fine acquisition for general library collections, and as essential (and enjoyable) reading for all medievalists who are not yet familiar with the work of Hartmann von Aue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand \u003ci\u003eReview\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pennsylvania State University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400776163671,"sku":"9780271021126","price":32.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/arthurian-romances-tales-and-lyric-poetry-9780271021126","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}