Ebook: Monster als Medien literarischer Selbstreflexion: Untersuchungen zu Hartmanns von Aue 'Iwein', Heinrichs von dem Türlin 'Crône' und Johanns von Würzburg 'Wilhelm von Österreich'

Monsters play a fascinating and multi-faceted role in medieval literature. Compared with their plot-related tasks as guardians, adversaries, messengers, helpers, or companions to the hero, their role in literary self-reflection has so far been neglected. This study analyzes that role, drawing on both medieval discourse and recent media theory.