Wieland's Neuer Amadis: Part 1. Composition and Sources

"Wieland's Neuer Amadis Part 1. Composition and Sources" provides a detailed scholarly examination of one of the most significant works of Christoph Martin Wieland. Written by Edith M. Harn, this academic study focuses on the intricate development and the varied literary origins of the 1771 comic epic "Der neue Amadis". By meticulously tracing the poet's creative process, Harn explores how Wieland drew upon medieval romance, French literary traditions, and classical influences to forge his unique satirical style.This volume offers an in-depth analysis of the poem's structure and the thematic evolution of its narrative. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the intertextual connections and the historical sources that informed Wieland's contribution to the German Enlightenment. Through a focus on the work's composition, the study highlights the stylistic innovations that define the verse epic and illustrates Wieland's role in the maturation of German literature. Scholars and students of literary history will find this work essential for appreciating the craftsmanship behind "Der neue Amadis" and the broader landscape of 18th-century European letters.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 38, Paperback, Tradd Street Press