The Disintegration of Libussa.

From: The Germanic Review | Date: March 22, 1998| Author: PIZER, JOHN | Copyright information

Literary representations of Libussa, legendary ruler of Bohemia and founder of Prague, reflect a progressive disintegration. Libussa's relationship to her subjects is first portrayed as harmonious, then as disaffected, alienated, and finally as fragmented. As she becomes less unified with her community, Libussa also becomes less integrated as a person. The change is seen in the treatment of the tale of Libussa by Johann Karl August Musaus in 'Die Volkmarchen der Deutschen' (1782-1787), by Cle...

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