"The translations offered are intended to keep as close to the originals as possible in line for line renderings, while conveying at the same time some indication at least of the poetic form. This is, of course, an entirely hubristic aim, and it is either a help (by permitting a certain freedom of approach) or an additional hindrance that, as noted, many of the texts survive in a somewhat parlous state."
"Who is this book for? This collection of Old High German (with a couple of Old Saxon) poems will be valuable for anyone studying medieval Germany and its literature. The texts range widely in genre and subject, including a heroic tale, Christian verse, charms, and an account of a battle against the Vikings. It would also work well as a student reader."
Old High German was spoken between the eighth and eleventh centuries, and a small but significant body of its literature has survived. About a dozen poetic works are presented, ranging from religious devotion to historical narrative, and including a heroic tale, Christian verse, charms, and an account of a battle against the Vikings. Translations aim for close line-for-line renderings while indicating aspects of the original poetic form. Many texts survive in a somewhat parlous state. The selection suits students and anyone studying medieval Germany and its literature.
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