This classic collection of essays provides an insightful and engaging study of the rich and varied tradition of German literature. Taylor, a noted poet and scholar, covers everything from the early medieval epic poem The Song of the Nibelungs to the complex and challenging works of Goethe and Schiller. Readers interested in literature, history, or cultural studies will find this book to be an indispensable resource and a thrilling read.

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