The Nibelungenled: Translated From The Middle High German With An Introductory Sketch And Notes

by Daniel Bussier Shumway

Book Overview

""The Nibelungenlied"" is a classic epic poem originally written in Middle High German. This particular edition has been translated into English by Daniel Bussier Shumway and includes an introductory sketch and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the story. The poem tells the tale of the hero Siegfried, who wins the heart of the warrior princess Kriemhild and helps her family defend their kingdom against invaders...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163818011
• ISBN13: 9781163818015
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"