The Song Of The Nibelungen, Brunhild: An Analytic Sketch

By Carl Ahrendt

Book Overview

The Song of the Nibelungen is an epic poem that is considered one of the most important works of German literature. It tells the story of a hero named Siegfried, who slays a dragon and wins the love of a beautiful princess named Kriemhild. However, the story takes a tragic turn when Siegfried is betrayed and killed by his own people. In this book, Carl Ahrendt provides an analytic sketch of one of the most important characters in the poem: Brunhild. Brunhild is a powerful queen who plays a key role in the story, and Ahrendt examines her character in depth. He analyzes her motivations, her actions, and her relationships with other characters in the poem. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Song of the Nibelungen or in German literature in general. It provides a detailed analysis of one of the most complex characters in the poem and sheds light on the themes and motifs that run throughout the work.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: 1104665557
• ISBN13: 9781104665555
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"