Medieval German literature
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Medieval German literature refers to the literature of Medieval Germany.
It can be subdivided into two main periods:
- Old High German literature (750–1050) is the product of the monasteries and is almost exclusively religious in nature
- Middle High German literature (1050–1350) is the product of the noble courts and focuses on knightly exploits and courtly love