Ruodlieb is a narrative verse romance parody written in Latin in present-day southern Germany. Ruodlieb was probably written between the years 1050 and 1075. The author was a sophisticated poet writing in leonine hexameters, but also a keen observer of actual human behavior. Within eleventh-century feudal culture, Ruodlieb shows men’s deference to women, figured as mother and obnoxious bride.
Ruodlieb’s mother presided at his home and prevailed upon him to marry. A courageous, noble night in 11th-century Germany, Ruolieb was under matriarchy. … Read the post matriarchy in 11th-century Germany: the case of Ruodlieb
The cruel deceits of Ruodlieb’s marriage proposal are followed by a scene of noble dwarves. The artistic poet has turned from romance to parody. … Read the post dwarf romance & deceit in Ruodlieb’s marriage proposal
Invigorating humane romance might start with better understanding Ruodlieb. The sexually symmetric love pair offers dire portents in the wedding ceremony. … Read the post Ruodlieb questioned romance of sexual symmetry