The Nibelungenled: Translated From The Middle High German With An Introductory Sketch And Notes

By Daniel Bussier Shumway

Book Overview

""The Nibelungenlied"" is a classic epic poem originally written in Middle High German. This particular edition has been translated into English by Daniel Bussier Shumway and includes an introductory sketch and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the story. The poem tells the tale of the hero Siegfried, who wins the heart of the warrior princess Kriemhild and helps her family defend their kingdom against invaders. However, their happiness is short-lived as betrayal, revenge, and tragedy ultimately tear them apart. This edition of ""The Nibelungenlied"" is ideal for those interested in medieval literature, Germanic mythology, or epic poetry.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163818011
• ISBN13: 9781163818015
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"