The Nibelungenlied by Unknown
"The Nibelungenlied" is a Middle High German epic poem that narrates the story of dragon-slayer Siegfried at the court of the Burgundians, his murder, his wife Kriemhild's revenge, and the destruction of the Burgundians. The narrative is set in the early medieval period and combines elements of Norse mythology, courtly love, and heroic legend. The poem explores themes of honor, loyalty, love, betrayal, and revenge, and is considered one of the most important works of German literature.
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- Published
- 1200
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Middle high german
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- Alternate Titles
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- Das Nibelungenlied
- Nibelungeinlaulu
- Nibelungenlied
- The Lay of the Nibelungs
- The Song of the Nibelungs
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