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100 1 _aNeedler, G. H.
_q(George Henry),
_d1866-1962
245 1 4 _aThe Nibelungenlied :
_bTranslated into Rhymed English Verse in the Metre of the Original
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Nibelungenlied" by G. H. Needler is an epic poem that was composed in the early 13th century. This translation aims to present this revered work of German literature in a metrical form akin to the original, making it accessible to English readers. The epic centers on the themes of valor, betrayal, and revenge, weaving together the legendary tale of the hero Siegfried and the tragic fate of Kriemhild, who becomes embroiled in sorrow and vengeance following Siegfried's death. The opening of the poem introduces Kriemhild, a noble maiden in Burgundy, and her ominous dream that foreshadows a tragic fate involving a "falcon" she raises, which signifies a noble husband. It highlights her brothers, Gunther, Gernot, and Giselher, who are noble warriors in their own right. As the narrative unfolds, the arrival of Siegfried, a prince of great merit from the Netherlands, is hinted at, setting up the drama that will soon lead to momentous events involving love, conflict, and retribution. The introduction provides historical context and a glimpse of the characters that will engage in a tale filled with bravery and heartache, establishing the groundwork for the epic's tragic unfolding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic poetry, German -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7321
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