The animal epic of Reinke dem Fuchs is presented here in a Middle Low German version and a new translation into Modern High German. Structured as a medieval court case and interspersed with glosses, the depiction of the fox's misdeeds, who despite everything appears sympathetic, reflects human behavior and is one of the most poignant socially critical and satirical works of the pre-Reformation period. The afterword outlines the traditions in which "Reinke" stands and provides information about its origins and dissemination history. Notes and a bibliography are included. - [Abstract]

Language: German

Locators: ISBN: 978-3-356-00074-0