Die Kleineren Althochdeutschen Sprachdenkmäler
, edited by Emil Elias von Steinmeyer, is a comprehensive collection of shorter Old High German texts. This invaluable resource for students and scholars of Germanic linguistics and medieval German literature presents a wide array of documents illustrating the earliest stages of the German language. The collection includes fragments of religious texts, glosses, legal documents, and other linguistic artifacts that provide critical insights into the development of German language and culture during the early medieval period. Steinmeyer's meticulous editing and scholarly apparatus make this volume an indispensable tool for anyone studying the history of the German language and the cultural context in which it evolved. This edition, originally published in 1916, remains a cornerstone for understanding the linguistic landscape of early medieval Germany.
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