Project Gutenberg 1997-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 951 Shumway, Daniel Bussier 1868 The Nibelungenlied Wagner's Ring Produced by Douglas B. Killings, and David Widger "The Nibelungenlied" by an unknown author, translated by Daniel B. Shumway, is an epic poem written in Middle High German, probably around the early 13th century. The poem is a cornerstone of German literature and revolves around themes of heroism, love, betrayal, and tragedy, encapsulating the legendary exploits of Siegfried and his eventual downfall, along with the devastating consequences that ensue. The opening of "The Nibelungenlied" introduces the noble maid Kriemhild and her three brothers, Gunther, Gernot, and Giselher, who rule in Burgundy. Kriemhild is depicted as a beautiful and virtuous princess, and her dreams serve as a foreshadowing of future tragedy. The narrative hints at the impending conflicts that arise from love and loyalty, particularly as Siegfried emerges as a prominent figure seeking the hand of Kriemhild. As the story unfolds, we learn of Siegfried's extraordinary capabilities, including the legendary feats he accomplishes and the wealth he gains from his conquests. The beginning sets the stage for the epic's exploration of fate and the catastrophic events ignited by the intertwining lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Folklore -- Germany Siegfried (Legendary character) Mythology, Germanic Epic poetry, Germanic Nibelungen Kriemhild (Legendary character) PT Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature Category: German Literature 678249 2025-08-01T08:41:27.606163 text/html 682001 2023-09-04T14:08:22 text/html 291825 2025-08-01T08:41:35.752607 application/epub+zip 303940 2025-08-01T08:41:29.778153 application/epub+zip 303940 2025-08-01T08:41:28.514169 application/epub+zip 526775 2025-08-01T08:41:40.406599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497924 2025-08-01T08:41:35.005668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476464 2022-09-01T09:41:26.572065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598362 2025-08-01T08:41:26.878201 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 598264 2023-09-04T14:08:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17519 2025-08-01T08:41:40.562590 application/rdf+xml 10536 2025-08-01T08:41:29.100146 image/jpeg 2860 2025-08-01T08:41:28.833176 image/jpeg 280733 2025-08-01T08:41:27.657169 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog