The Nibelungs (1906)

The Nibelungs is a classic German epic poem that has been retold by Ferdinand Schmidt in his 1906 novel. The story follows the legendary hero Siegfried, who slays a dragon and acquires a powerful ring that grants him immense strength and invincibility. However, his love for the beautiful Kriemhild leads to a tragic series of events that ultimately leads to his downfall.The novel is divided into two parts: the first part follows Siegfried’s adventures as he battles various mythological creatures and wins the love of Kriemhild, while the second part focuses on the revenge Kriemhild seeks against those who betrayed her and caused Siegfried’s death.Schmidt’s retelling of The Nibelungs captures the epic grandeur and tragic themes of the original poem, while also adding his own unique perspective and interpretation. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Germanic mythology, epic poetry, or classic literature.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.