Moriz von Craun (German Edition)

PUBLISHED IN GERMAN. Love, an ancient and everlasting force in people's lives, has never been easy and, at times, causes more worries and pain than happiness and joy. The trials and tribulations of medieval courtly love are recounted in the verse novella Moriz von Cra-n, masterfully translated from the original Middle High German into Modern German by Albrecht Classen. In this universally appealing tale, Moriz, a French knight, goes to great lengths to prove his worthiness to his lover, the Countess, yet he ultimately rejects their relationship. Although written in the Middle Ages, the story proves to be as relevant to the discussion of love as any influential modern account ever could be. The introduction, written in English, provides a historical frame of reference. Detailed footnotes and an epilogue, in German, assist readers with vocabulary, historical references, and geographic locations.