The baroque poetry is based on the vernacular poetry of the 16th century: the tradition of the Protestant hymn, the master song, the folk song, the society song, which goes back to Italian sources, especially[…]

The greatest lyrical achievement of the century lies in the Protestant hymn created by Luther. In addition, the Meistersang and the society song lived on until the end of the century, partly on a popular basis.[…]

Late Middle Ages In the late Middle High German period, the courtly traditions were continued and new forms of secular and sacred literature were developed from older approaches, with the language gradually – differing from[…]

Hamburg – red lanterns and Hanseatic history. Hamburg, known for its Reeperbahn, surprises the tourist with its versatility. The port city of Hamburg is more than just the St. Paul’s Reeperbahn. Free and Hanseatic city[…]