Uta von Naumburg – eine „deutsche Ikone“ aus dem Mittelalter? Figurationen des Weiblichen im deutschen postmodernen Roman am Beispiel von Claudia und Nadja Beinerts "Die Herrin der Kathedrale"

Uta von Naumburg, a 11th-century figure known primarily through her statue in Naumburg Cathedral, has been mythologized as a symbol of German femininity, notably during the Nazi era. This study reveals how Claudia and Nadja Beinert's postmodern novel Die Herrin der Kathedrale (2013) employs narrative strategies to demythologize Uta’s figure, challenging medieval paradigms of femininity and power. The research examines the cultural reception of Uta, focusing on her representation in both historical and literary contexts, while analyzing how postmodern narratives can deconstruct entrenched myths. By embedding medieval gender constructs within a contemporary framework, the novel offers a critical reimagining of Uta’s legacy, moving beyond nationalist appropriations.

Dampc-Jarosz, R. (2018). Uta von Naumburg – eine „deutsche Ikone“ aus dem Mittelalter? Figurationen des Weiblichen im deutschen postmodernen Roman am Beispiel von Claudia und Nadja Beinerts “Die Herrin der Kathedrale”. Germanica Wratislaviensia, 143, 75–88. https://doi.org/10.19195/0435-5865.143.5