Rachel Raumann

Rachel Raumann is a Senior Lecturer in the Chair of Older German Literature at RWTH Aachen University. She specializes in medieval German literature, particularly epic and lyric texts from the 12th to 15th centuries, and explores intersections of fictionality, historicity, and manuscript contextualization.

• Education: Doctoral and postdoctoral degrees in German Literature.
• Roles: Researcher at RWTH Aachen (2005–2011, 2013–2016, 2017–present); Postdoctoral Assistant at Paris Lodron-Universität Salzburg (2011–2013); Temporary Professor at Salzburg (2016/2017).

Her research integrates historical narratology, manuscript studies, and interdisciplinary analysis of medieval texts. Articles focus on Arthurian romances, textual legitimacy, and adaptations of heroic legends. Awards include the RWTH Aachen Friedrich-Wilhelm Prize (2009) and Teaching Award (2011).

• Notable Publications: Fictio und historia monograph (2010); Kompilation und Narration habilitation thesis (2015).
• Contributions: Critical analyses of Ulrich Fuetrer's works, irony in medieval narratives, and manuscript-driven legitimization strategies.

She contributes to lexicographic projects like the Killy Literaturlexikon and engages in debates about Franco-German literary exchange and cultural stereotypes.