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What is Irony in Medieval German Literature about?
This article examines the use of irony in three medieval German works: the Nibelungenlied, Mauritius von Craûn, and Ackermann by Johannes von Tepl. It finds that in each work, irony surfaces at critical moments and influences subsequent events, often in surprising ways. The use of irony allows the poets to explore human emotions and reveal hidden motivations behind characters
- Author
- Denis Saggese
- Language
- EN