Das Hildebrandslied; Volume 15 [German]

By Saran Franz 1866-1931

Das Hildebrandslied is a heroic lay written in Old High German. It is the most important textual witness to the Germanic heroic legend. This edition, "Volume 15", provides a detailed analysis of the text, exploring its linguistic features, historical context, and cultural significance. The Hildebrandslied, preserved in a manuscript fragment from the 9th century, offers a glimpse into the world of Germanic warriors and their values.

Franz Saran's meticulous scholarship illuminates the poem's complex themes of kinship, loyalty, and fate. Students of medieval literature, Germanic philology, and cultural history will find this edition an invaluable resource. The enduring appeal of "Das Hildebrandslied" lies in its raw power and its evocation of a heroic age.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 1245895141
• ISBN13: 9781245895149
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"