Jewish Troubadours And Minnesingers

By Gustav Karpeles

Book Overview

Jewish Troubadours and Minnesingers is a book written by Gustav Karpeles that delves into the history of Jewish poets and musicians in medieval Europe. The book explores the lives and works of Jewish troubadours and minnesingers, who were poets and musicians that composed songs and poems in the vernacular languages of the time, such as French, German, and Italian. Karpeles discusses the challenges these Jewish artists faced, including persecution and discrimination, and how they were able to navigate these obstacles to leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Europe. The book also includes translations of some of the most notable works of Jewish troubadours and minnesingers, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich artistic tradition of medieval European Jewry. Overall, Jewish Troubadours and Minnesingers is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of Jewish and European culture during a pivotal period in history.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jewish Literature and Other Essays, by Gustav Karpeles. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163709.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: 1425461867
• ISBN13: 9781425461867
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"