This volume is an inquiry into the philosophical, theological and aesthetic relevance of perfection. The main focus is on medieval and early modern arts. Contributions from English, German and Romance language and literature, as well as from theology, look at works from the Church fathers to Gottfried of Strasbourg, Dante, Petrarca and Shakespeare, as well as Andrew Marvell.

Verena Lobsien und Claudia Olk, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Katharina Münchberg, Universität Trier.