Download or read book Friedrich Von Hausen, Inquiries Into His Poetry written by Hugo Bekker and published by Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author casts new light on Hausen's lyrics by often favoring the manuscript readings. In the readings, irony emerges as a leading poetic device, as does the element of Spiel. Questions arise regarding such concepts as Gottesdienst, Frauendienst, and hohe Minne. Attrition is discussed as the possible motivation behind the persona's decision to take the cross.