The Nibelungenlied

The Nibelungenlied: The Fall Of The Nibelungers Otherwise The Book Of Kriemhild is a classic German epic poem that has been translated into English by William Nanson Lettsom. The book tells the story of the tragic downfall of the Nibelungers, a group of legendary warriors who are betrayed by their own queen, Kriemhild. The story is set in the medieval period and is full of battles, romance, and treachery. The poem is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the hero Siegfried and his love for Kriemhild, while the second part deals with the revenge of Kriemhild against her enemies. The Nibelungenlied is considered one of the most important works of German literature and has influenced many other works of art and literature. This edition of the book includes Lettsom's translation of the poem, as well as an introduction and notes to help readers understand the historical context and significance of the work.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.