Ebook: Nichtakademisches Dichten im 17. Jahrhundert: Wilhelm Weber, „Teutscher Poet vnd Spruchsprecher“ in Nürnberg

A form of poetry situated outside the world of the cultural elite flourished in the 17^th century. One of the best-documented representatives of this genre was the "Spruchsprecher" Wilhelm Weber (1602–1661). A resident of Nuremberg, he worked as a journalist and publisher, and also as a contract poet and popular elocutionist. This volume offers a detailed presentation of his life and creative work along with a critical edition of his extant works.