German Studies and Literary Studies

German Studies and Literary Studies

Language has always been of great importance for communication between people. The subject of German studies and literature forms the framework for research in the German-speaking area. This includes historical considerations as a sub-area as well as current, contemporary developments in the German language. The development of the language we use today from the Germanic language family indicates the deeply rooted and diverse culture. Get a deeper insight into selected topics in this category with the help of our offer. If you are an expert and would like to publish a manuscript in this area yourself, we would be happy to support you with our experience.

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TheWigalois of Wirnt von Grafenberg describes the life of Gawein's son Gwigalois. The main plot is preceded by a backstory about the protagonist's parents, while the narrative ends with a wish for a sequel about the exploits of Gawein's grandson, Lifort Gawanides. The present study takes its starting point from the observation that the hero's family affiliation is a fundamental motif in Wigalois. The novel not only describes a basic form of genealogical continuity through the transition from father to son....

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Since the middle of the 12th century, marriage between Christians and Gentiles was customarily forbidden in the Catholic Church due to Impedimentum disparitas cultus (the difference in religion). Nevertheless, marriage was possible if the partner had previously converted. If this requirement was not fulfilled, the marriage was declared invalid even after the marriage had already taken place. In medieval society, the issue of marriage law was a very controversial subject. The problem is illustrated using the works of Wolfram von...

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