Pleier, der#

Pleier, der; poet from the second half of the 13th century; lived in Austria/Bavaria. His family name ("The enameller") is documented in Salzburg but his place of residence cannot be determined. He wrote three comprehensive Arthurian novels: "Garel von dem bluehenden Tal", "Tandareis und Flordibel" and "Meleranz", where he imitates the already existing narrative elements and motives of the classic Arthurian novel.

Editions: W. Herles (ed.), Garel von dem bluehenden Tal, 1981; F. Khull (ed.), Tandareis und Flordibel, 1885; K. Bartsch, Meleranz, 1861, 1974.

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