Brun von Schonebeck [German]

By Brun (von Schonebeck)

Brun von Schonebeck was a 12th-century German poet and cleric. He is known solely for his Middle High German verse epic "Das Buch von den K nigen" (The Book of Kings), a fragment of a German adaptation of the Old Testament books of Samuel, Kings, and Maccabees. Though incomplete, the work remains an important example of early German literature, offering insights into the cultural and religious perspectives of the medieval period. Brun's epic attempts to recast biblical narratives within a German cultural context, making it a valuable source for understanding the reception and adaptation of biblical themes in medieval Germany. The poem provides rich detail and insight into the literary and theological landscape of the time.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 1247258904
• ISBN13: 9781247258904
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"