Jahrbuch der Oswald von Wolkenstein Gesellschaft

The Jahrbuch der Oswald von Wolkenstein Gesellschaft is an annual academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the life and work of the medieval poet and composer Oswald von Wolkenstein. Published by the society of the same name, which was founded in 1980 in Seis am Schlern, the yearbook serves as the primary scholarly venue for research concerning Wolkenstein’s complex political career, his literary output, and the cultural history of the late Middle Ages in the Tyrol region.

The publication is characterized by its rigorous philological and historical approach, typically featuring peer-reviewed articles written by leading scholars in German studies and musicology. The design and editorial philosophy reflect a commitment to preserving and analyzing the primary sources of the period, often including critical editions of texts or musical notations. Within academic circles, the series is highly regarded for providing the essential critical apparatus necessary for modern interpretations of 15th-century courtly culture and late medieval song.