Brunhild

Brunhild: A Tragedy From The Nibelung Saga is a play written by the German poet Emanuel Geibel and first published in 1879. The play is based on the Nibelung Saga, a medieval German epic poem that tells the story of the hero Siegfried and his wife Kriemhild, as well as the tragic conflict between the Burgundian and the Hunnish kingdoms.The play focuses on the character of Brunhild, a powerful queen and warrior who is betrothed to the Burgundian king Gunther. Brunhild is a proud and independent woman who challenges Gunther's authority and demands that he prove his worthiness by defeating her in a series of physical contests. However, Gunther is unable to defeat Brunhild on his own and enlists the help of Siegfried, who uses his magical cloak of invisibility to deceive Brunhild and make Gunther appear victorious.As the play unfolds, Brunhild's pride and anger grow, and she becomes determined to seek revenge on Gunther and Siegfried. Her actions ultimately lead to a tragic and violent confrontation between the two kingdoms, as well as the deaths of many of the play's main characters.Geibel's play is a powerful exploration of themes such as pride, honor, and the destructive consequences of jealousy and revenge. It is also a vivid portrayal of the medieval world of knights and warriors, and a tribute to the enduring power of the Nibelung Saga in German literature and culture.Preceded By A Brief Account Of The Nibelung Epics And Sagas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.