Brunhild

Brunhild: A Tragedy From The Nibelung Saga is a book written by German poet Emanuel Geibel in 1879. The book is based on the Nibelung Saga, a medieval German epic poem that tells the story of a dragon-slaying hero named Siegfried and his tragic love affair with the queen Brunhild. In this tragedy, Geibel focuses on the character of Brunhild, exploring her motivations and inner turmoil as she grapples with her love for Siegfried, her loyalty to her husband, and her desire for power. The book is written in verse and features vivid descriptions of medieval Germanic culture and mythology. Geibel's Brunhild is a complex and tragic figure, torn between conflicting desires and loyalties. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, power, and the struggle for self-determination. It is a powerful and moving work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.