The Nibelungenled: Translated From The Middle High German With An Introductory Sketch And Notes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104848484)

The Nibelungenlied is a classic epic poem from Middle High German literature that tells the story of Siegfried, a hero who slays a dragon and wins the love of the beautiful Kriemhild. However, their happiness is short-lived when Siegfried is betrayed and killed by Kriemhild's jealous brothers. The rest of the poem follows Kriemhild's revenge and the tragic consequences that follow.This particular edition of The Nibelungenlied is translated into English by Daniel Bussier Shumway, with an introductory sketch and notes to provide context and understanding for modern readers. The translation aims to retain the poetic and literary qualities of the original text while making it accessible to a wider audience.Overall, The Nibelungenlied is a timeless story of love, betrayal, and revenge that has captivated readers for centuries. This edition provides a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and Germanic mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Daniel Bussier Shumway
ISBN-10: 1104848481
ISBN-13: 9781104848484
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d