02081cam a22003133u 4500 3636 UtSlPG 20260610133114.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Armour, Margaret, 1860-1943 The Fall of the Nibelungs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Uniform title: Nibelungenlied Release date is 2003-01-01 John Bursey. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Fall of the Nibelungs" by Margaret Armour is a translated epic poem written during the late 19th century, based on the age-old Nibelungenlied. The narrative centers around themes of heroism, betrayal, and tragic love, primarily focusing on characters such as Kriemhild, Siegfried, and Gunther. The work portrays the grand tales of these legendary figures from the Burgundian court and their fateful interactions with one another. The opening of this classic tale introduces the beautiful maiden Kriemhild, who grows up under the guardianship of her valiant brothers in the kingdom of Burgundy. Despite her suitors, she remains resolute in her independence, until dreams and fate intertwine her path with that of Siegfried, a famed warrior from the Netherland. The story hints at the complexities of love and conflict as Siegfried's strong character is established and foreshadows impending tragedy due to Kriemhild’s familial ties and Siegfried's indomitable will. This opening sets the stage for a sweeping saga that delves into themes of honor, revenge, and the respective fates of these iconic characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Epic poetry, Germanic https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3636 45683 45683