02387cam a22003373u 4500 46119 UtSlPG 20260610134047.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 The Valkyries Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-28 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Google Books Project.) "The Valkyries" by E. F. Benson is a narrative prose adaptation of Richard Wagner's opera "Die Walküre," written in the early 20th century. The text explores themes of love, fate, and the power of the gods through a rich tapestry of characters, particularly focusing on Siegmund, Sieglinde, and the Valkyrie Brunnhilde. This adaptation seeks to make Wagner's grand and complex story more accessible to English-speaking audiences. The opening of "The Valkyries" sets a dramatic and foreboding tone, depicting an unusually harsh winter in a time when spring is expected to arrive, symbolizing chaos in both the natural world and the lives of the characters. Readers are introduced to Sieglinde, trapped in a loveless marriage to Hunding, who is portrayed as brutish and cruel. As the tumult of the winter storms parallels Sieglinde's inner turmoil and longing for love, a mysterious stranger appears, who is later revealed to be Siegmund. Their encounter ignites a connection filled with hope and desire, setting the stage for a conflict with Hunding. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the impending clash between love and duty, as Wotan, the god, grapples with the consequences of fate and his own plans for his children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen. Walküre -- Adaptations Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 Noyes Lewis, T., 1862-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46119 86958 86958