Verstellung und Betrug im Mittelalter und in der mittelalterlichen Literatur

One of the well-known topoi of medieval literature is the high degree of congruity between the outer and inner character of the protagonist. This congruity is also discussed where it does not appear to exist, for instance in the supposed merchant''s son Tristan. This already shows where and how the notion of congruity between the outer and inner person – and thus the possibility of disguise – reac...