Description

Book Synopsis
The volume explores the theme of ambiguity in medieval and early modern literature in essays honoring the life and work of Arthur Groos, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities at the Cornell University, USA, emeritus. The famous expression diz vliegende bîspel from Eschenbachs Parzivalis its watchword. In the poemthe black and white plumage of the magpie represents the characteristic complexity, ambiguity, and ambivalence of the novel. Removed from its historical context the expression is also a figure of Arthur Groos wide-ranging intellectual flight. In addition to his work on medieval German verse narrative, he has made important contributions to courtly love poetry, medieval and early modern scientific literature, early modern German literature in general, and especially to opera.

Diz vliegende bispel: Ambiguity in Medieval and

    Product form

    £65.12

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 19 Aug 2026.

    A Hardback by Dr. Marian Polhill, Alexander Sager

    3 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Diz vliegende bispel: Ambiguity in Medieval and by Dr. Marian Polhill

      Publisher: V&R Unipress
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/06/2021
      ISBN13: 9783847111573, 978-3847111573
      ISBN10: 3847111574
      Also in:
      Literary studies: general Music History: specific events and topics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The volume explores the theme of ambiguity in medieval and early modern literature in essays honoring the life and work of Arthur Groos, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities at the Cornell University, USA, emeritus. The famous expression diz vliegende bîspel from Eschenbachs Parzivalis its watchword. In the poemthe black and white plumage of the magpie represents the characteristic complexity, ambiguity, and ambivalence of the novel. Removed from its historical context the expression is also a figure of Arthur Groos wide-ranging intellectual flight. In addition to his work on medieval German verse narrative, he has made important contributions to courtly love poetry, medieval and early modern scientific literature, early modern German literature in general, and especially to opera.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account