
By James Baldwin
To My Children, Winfred, Louis, and Nellie, This Book Is Affectionately Inscribed.
The Fore Word.
Adventure I. Mimer, the Master.
Adventure II. Greyfell.
Adventure III. The Curse of Gold.
Adventure IV. Fafnir, the Dragon.
Adventure V. In AEgir’s Kingdom.
Adventure VI. Brunhild.
Adventure VII. In Nibelungen Land.
In this lyrical retelling, the narrator opens by recalling how early peoples—whether Saxon, Greek, or Norse—explained the forces of nature through vivid myths. Their stories of Persephone, Odin, and Thor become the backdrop for the emergence of a young hero, Siegfried, whose destiny is tied to the sun and the dragon that threatens the land. The first act follows Siegfried’s upbringing in a rugged northern realm, his discovery of a magical sword, and his first encounter with the mysterious forces that shape his world.
The prose flows like a song, blending scholarly observation with the wonder of oral tradition. Listeners are invited to wander through mist‑shrouded forests, hear the clash of gods, and feel the pulse of a world on the brink of change. As the hero steps toward his fated quest, the story sets the stage for a timeless adventure that explores bravery, destiny, and the ancient belief that every natural phenomenon bears a hidden story.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (432K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by J. C. Byers, and David Widger
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1925
A largely self-educated teacher and editor, he became one of America’s most popular retellers of myth, legend, and history for young readers. His books opened the door to stories from Greece, Rome, Germany, and beyond in clear, lively prose.
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