02271cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500440014726400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750802050040852011710061353400450178465300800182985600430190999900170195258692UtSlPG20260610134343.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aManning, Frederic,d1882-193514aThe Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-01-13  aProduced by D A Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem" by Frederic Manning is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century. The poem explores the tragic life of Brunhild, a queen who experiences betrayal and extreme hardship, encapsulating themes of love, power, and the harsh realities of fate. It likely reflects on the significant role women played in historical events, particularly within the context of medieval Europe, which forms the backdrop of Brunhild's story.  The narrative unfolds as Brunhild awaits her brutal execution, reminiscing about her past glories and failures. As she interacts with a priest, she recounts her rise to power, her tumultuous marriage to King Sigebert, and her subsequent struggles against the manipulative and treacherous Fredegonde. Through haunting visions and poignant reflections, Brunhild confronts her sins, her desires, and the inexorable nature of fate, ultimately leading to her acceptance of death with a dignified resolve. The poem paints a powerful portrait of a woman whose ambitions and personal battles are set against the immense forces of history and her own mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBrunehaut, Queen, consort of Sigebert, King of Austrasia, 534-613 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58692  c99519d99519