The Nibelungenlied (eBook)

A Medieval Epic of Legendary Heroes and Norse Mythology

Anonymous (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
294 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766418176-3 (EAN)

Infos

The Nibelungenlied is a monumental epic poem that weaves together themes of heroism, betrayal, and tragedy set against the backdrop of early medieval Germanic society. Composed around the 13th century, the text reflects a rich tapestry of Northern European mythology, featuring the hero Siegfried, the beautiful Kriemhild, and a host of other legendary figures. The poem utilizes an intricate structure, melding lyrical passages with dramatic narratives, which invites readers into a world of courtly intrigue and the inexorable fate of its characters, while showcasing the dialectical tensions between love and revenge.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Übersetzer: Daniel Bussier Shumway
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: Burgundian legends • epic poem • Epic Poetry • Folklore • German folklore • Germanic • Germanic epic poem • Germanic mythology • German Literature • Germany • heroic saga • historical cultural artifact • Kriemhild • Legendary character • legendary characters drama • legendary heroes • medieval heroism • Medieval Literature • medieval poetic devices • Middle High German literature • mythical storytelling traditions • Mythology • Nibelungen • Norse mythology • Old Norse influences • Siegfried • Siegfried myth • tragic narrative structure • vengeance and loyalty