Theuerdank (1836)

By Carl Haltaus and Carl Halthaus

Book Overview

Theuerdank is a book written by Carl Halthaus in 1836. It is a fictionalized account of the life of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled from 1493 to 1519. The book is written in verse and tells the story of Maximilian's journey to win the hand of Mary of Burgundy, his marriage to her, and their subsequent adventures together. Theuerdank is notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, as well as its depiction of courtly love and chivalry. It is considered a classic of German literature and has been influential in the development of the German language.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165158698
• ISBN13: 9781165158690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"