Lutherstrophe is a seven-line strophe used in German literature.[1] First used in Minnesang, the strophe became popular in 16th-century Lutheran hymn. It is named after Martin Luther.[2]
Structure
editThe rhyme scheme is ABABCCB or ABABCCX.[3] The first four lines are an alternating rhyme ABAB, followed by two lines of a third rhyme C. The last line is again the second rhyme B or does not rhyme X. The schema ist related to rhyme royal ABABBCC.[4]
Examples
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- Luther: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein
- Luther: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
- Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein
- Paul Gerhardt: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier
- Fest soll mein Taufbund immer stehn
References
edit- ^ "Lutherstrophe". Unterm Lyrikmond (in German). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Lutherstrophe". Poesi (in German). 7 May 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ ""Sagt an, wer ist doch diese" – Maria als Rätselfigur des Glaubens". katholisch.de (in German). 24 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Rhyme royal | poetic form | Britannica". www.britannica.com.