Early German Classics from the Fourth to the Fifteenth Century

""Early German Classics from the Fourth to the Fifteenth Century"" is a book written by F. Max Muller, which explores the literary works of Germany from the early medieval period. The book is a collection of translations of various German texts, including epic poems, songs, and religious literature, from the 4th to the 15th century. The author has meticulously curated and translated these texts to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the early German literary tradition. The book is divided into several sections, each representing a specific period in German history. The first section focuses on the early Germanic tribes and includes translations of the ""Hildebrandslied"" and ""Wessobrunner Gebet."" The second section covers the period of Charlemagne and includes translations of ""The Song of Roland"" and ""The Ludwigslied."" The third section is dedicated to religious literature and includes translations of ""The Gospel of Nicodemus"" and ""The Life of St. Elizabeth."" Overall, ""Early German Classics from the Fourth to the Fifteenth Century"" is an essential read for anyone interested in German history and literature. The book provides a glimpse into the cultural and literary traditions of early Germany and showcases the evolution of the German language over time.1858. A German Reading-Book containing extracts arranged chronologically with Biographical notices, translations and notes. Max Muller, famous linguist and editor of The Sacred Books of the East series (which provided the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions) has collected extracts from German writers, beginning with Ulfilas in the fourth and ending with Jean Paul Friedrich Richter in the nineteenth century, with the purpose of illustrating a course of Lectures on the History of the German Language and Literature delivered at Oxford. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.