The Wate Figure in Medieval Tradition

Buch | Softcover

129 Seiten

1978
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
978-3-261-03058-0 (ISBN)

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Utilizing both literary and extra-literary sources, the study considers all documented references to the Wate figure in the Middle Ages. Subsequent to a critical evaluation of research done on the figure in the years 1826-1974, an analysis is undertaken of Wate's role in prominent literary works of medieval Germany (e.g. Alexanderlied, Dietrichs Flucht), Scandinavia (The Thidrekssaga), and England. The examination of his function within the literary milieu demonstrates that Brobdingnagian traits are a fundamental aspect of Wate's character. The etymology of his name, as well as his appearance as a giant in folklore, provide further evidence of Wate's significance as the manifestation of a primitive growth concept.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	31.12.1978
Reihe/Serie	Stanford German Studies ; 13
Verlagsort	Bern
Sprache	englisch
Gewicht	220 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Sprach- und Wörterbuch / Deutsch
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Germanistik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
Schlagworte	Conell • figure • Medieval • Tradition • wate • Winder
ISBN-10	3-261-03058-5 / 3261030585
ISBN-13	978-3-261-03058-0 / 9783261030580
Zustand	Neuware