De Gruyter Sprichwortbild und Sprichwortschwank - Literature

Explore the fascinating literary landscape of the year 1500 with this scholarly work from De Gruyter. This study examines how metaphors from proverbs were used to create woodcuts and narratives, leading to the birth of the Sprichwortbilder-Buch genre. By analyzing iconic works like the Narrenschiff and the Ulenspiegel tales, the text reveals how proverbs served as the foundation for both visual and spoken storytelling. Readers will learn how these narrative and pictorial variations functioned through intertextual connections. The research covers the diverse uses of this method, including its role in satire, its use as a mnemonic device, and its application as a rebus. This volume provides deep insights into the cultural history of German-language literature, addressing the interests of scholars, citizens, and intellectuals who studied these forms during the period.