Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 479 Baldwin, James 1841 1925 The Story of Siegfried Produced by J. C. Byers, and David Widger "The Story of Siegfried" by James Baldwin is a retelling of the classic Norse myths and legends focused on the hero Siegfried, written in the late 19th century. The narrative aims to illuminate the rich tapestry of old Northern tales, exploring themes of heroism, nature, and the mythical world. The story begins with Siegfried's early life and the destiny that awaits him, emphasizing his lineage and the monumental tasks he will undertake. The opening of "The Story of Siegfried" sets the stage for an exploration of mythical themes through the lens of Siegfried’s character. It begins with a foreword discussing the origins of myth and how ancient peoples understood the world through stories. We are introduced to young Siegfried, the son of King Siegmund and Queen Sigelind, who is sent to apprentice with Mimer, a master smith. As he learns the crafts of smithing and war, Siegfried's potential as a legendary hero unfolds. The narrative hints at an impending conflict with a formidable dragon and the trials that will further shape Siegfried’s fate, intertwining his destiny with the treasures and curses of his ancestors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fantasy fiction Siegfried (Legendary character) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 531629 2025-08-03T09:24:20.900524 text/html 544406 2021-01-27T01:41:52 text/html 254107 2025-08-03T09:24:27.611489 application/epub+zip 260754 2025-08-03T09:24:22.817491 application/epub+zip 260753 2025-08-03T09:24:21.677513 application/epub+zip 449427 2025-08-03T09:24:31.454552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419669 2025-08-03T09:24:26.911521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380576 2022-09-03T13:54:04.549707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466276 2025-08-03T09:24:20.273532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 466242 2016-10-31T12:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 461410 2009-06-02T18:06:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20088 2025-08-03T09:24:31.584455 application/rdf+xml 12469 2025-08-03T09:24:22.178505 image/jpeg 3591 2025-08-03T09:24:21.926500 image/jpeg 172744 2016-10-31T12:47:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 181003 2021-01-27T01:41:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 172171 2009-06-02T18:07:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 245922 2025-08-03T09:24:20.939523 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 en.wikipedia