The Nibelungenlied - Hardcover

The Nibelungenlied is an epic poem written anonymously in Middle High German in the late 12th or early 13th century. The story is set in the mythical kingdom of Burgundy and follows the tragic fate of the hero Siegfried, who is betrayed and murdered by his own wife, Kriemhild, in a quest for revenge. The poem is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the courtship and marriage of Siegfried and Kriemhild, and the second part detailing the aftermath of Siegfried's death and the ensuing battles between Kriemhild and her Burgundian relatives. The Nibelungenlied is renowned for its vivid descriptions of battles, courtly love, and treachery, and is considered one of the greatest works of medieval German literature.Four hundred lusty squires were there to be clad In knight's full garb with Siegfried. Full many a beauteous maid At work did never tire, for dear they did him hold, And many a stone full precious those ladies laid within the gold.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.