An Examination of the Lord-Vassal Relationships in the Waltharius
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ThesisThesis type
Masters by ResearchAuthor/s
Lewis, SamuelAbstract
The aim of this thesis is to explore and analyse the lord-vassal relations that are an important part of the social structures presented in the Medieval Latin poem Waltharius (The Poem of Walther). This thesis has a two-fold significance: first, it shows the poet exploring vassalage from the perspective of the vassals; second, it adds greater nuance to scholarly interpretations of the Waltharius by casting further light on characters in the poem who have often been overlooked in interpretations which have overwhelmingly focused upon the protagonist Walther.The aim of this thesis is to explore and analyse the lord-vassal relations that are an important part of the social structures presented in the Medieval Latin poem Waltharius (The Poem of Walther). This thesis has a two-fold significance: first, it shows the poet exploring vassalage from the perspective of the vassals; second, it adds greater nuance to scholarly interpretations of the Waltharius by casting further light on characters in the poem who have often been overlooked in interpretations which have overwhelmingly focused upon the protagonist Walther.
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2022Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Art, Communication and EnglishDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Discipline of EnglishAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare