Hofkritik im England des Mittelalters und der Renaissance

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The text explores the theme of court criticism in European moral literature, tracing its development from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and into 15th and 16th-century English literature. It begins with an examination of the works of Johannes von Salisbury, highlighting the relationship between state and church, and delving into his significant texts, including the "Entheticus" and "Policraticus." The discussion then shifts to moral philosophy and the literature of princely mirrors, featuring figures like Giraldus Cambrensis and analyzing the methods of medieval moral teachings. The second part focuses on the court-critical writings of the continental Renaissance, discussing the historical categories of commonplaces and their presence in humanistic collections. Contributions from Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands are explored, including the works of Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini, Sebastian Brant, and Erasmus, alongside the influence of Spain and France, emphasizing the continuity of court criticism from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Finally, the text examines English literature during the Tudor period, highlighting the critiques of John Skelton and Sir Thomas Wyatt, as well as the representation of court and courtiers in Elizabethan literature. It discusses Spenser's position within the antihöfische tradition, analyzing autobiographical elements in his poems and the sixth book of "The Faerie Queene," concluding