De Gruyter Poets Laureate in the Holy Roman Empire Handbook

Explore a significant era of literary history with this comprehensive bio-bibliographical handbook from De Gruyter. This scholarly resource documents more than 1300 Imperial Poets Laureate who were active within the Holy Roman Empire between 1355 and 1804. It provides a detailed look at a literary-sociological phenomenon that was once highly influential but is now largely forgotten. Each entry in this handbook includes a sketch of the poet's life, a complete list of their published works, and notes on relevant scholarly literature. The text begins with an extensive introduction that provides context for the history of scholarship, person history, and university history. This work is an essential reference for researchers, historians, and anyone studying the development of literature and academic traditions during this period.