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DAS NIBELUNGENLIED
KARL SIMROCK
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A lavish tapestry of heroism and tragedy unfolds in a medieval court where honor and feuds intertwine. The mighty warrior Siegfried arrives bearing a secret treasure and a fame that dazzles the Burgundian king. He wins the hand of the beautiful Kriemhild, and their lavish wedding sets the stage for both celebration and simmering envy among the nobles.
Soon, the court’s rivalries surface as jealous rivals plot against Siegfried’s invincibility. A treacherous scheme, sparked by a lingering grudge, brings the hero’s downfall in a single, shocking night. The loss reverberates through Kriemhild’s grief, igniting a promise of vengeance that will shape the saga’s relentless quest for justice.
Language
de
Duration
~9 hours (573K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Written by an unknown or anonymous author, this work carries an extra layer of mystery. That absence of a named creator often lets the story itself take center stage.
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