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Nibelungenlied
Book • 2019
The Nibelungenlied is a cornerstone of German literature, originally written in Middle High German around the early 13th century.
It tells the story of Siegfried, a legendary hero, and his wife Kriemhild, focusing on themes of heroism, love, betrayal, and tragedy.
The epic served as inspiration for Richard Wagner's 'The Ring' Cycle.
It tells the story of Siegfried, a legendary hero, and his wife Kriemhild, focusing on themes of heroism, love, betrayal, and tragedy.
The epic served as inspiration for Richard Wagner's 'The Ring' Cycle.
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Melvyn Bragg as an example of a national epic appearing around Europe between 1800 and 1850.


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