In addition to his moral-political works, Mena also produced more traditional courtly poetry.

He is therefore one of the first generation of minnesangers that put the Roman courtly romantic poetry in a Germanic language.

Folk songs which were originally partnered with dance and other styles of performing arts, provided inspiration for courtly poetry.

The ducal court and the romantic lovers speak a conventional courtly poetry, filled with mythical allusions and witty rhetorical gamesmanship.

The metre gained some popularity in courtly poetry, as the rhythm may sound more majestic than dróttkvætt.

This cultural exchange was evident in literature through the introduction of German courtly poetry, or Minnesang, in the latter part of the 13th century.

San Pedro's courtly poetry is characterized by the theme of love, and shows a preference for octosyllabic verse, and the use of abstract terms which create ambiguity.

Her early courtly poetry is marked by her knowledge of aristocratic custom and fashion of the day, particularly involving women and the practice of chivalry.

The lyric poetry of Europe in this period was created largely without reference to the classical past, by the pioneers of courtly poetry and courtly love.

Although, especially in the beginning, Hermia speaks the proper courtly romantic poetry with Lysander, she shows that there is something beyond propriety in her character.