The three medieval German texts translated here are all political in that they each demonstrate just how precarious even a supposedly rigidly organized society - such as the Holy Roman Empire - can be.
Both adventure stories deliver a message about the care needed to prevent the escalation of violence that can lead any society into a descent into chaos.
The third text serves as a bleak illustration of how unscrupulous behavior can manipulate circumstances and lead to disastrous consequences for society.
This collection is particularly valuable for those studying medieval literature, including the renowned Reynard the Fox tales, and the politics of medieval Germany.
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