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LoC No.: 16001512

Uniform Title: Kudrun. English

Title: Gudrun: A Mediaeval Epic

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Gudrun: A Mediaeval Epic" by Mary Pickering Nichols is an epic poem translated from Middle High German and likely written in the late 19th century. This historical work tells the story of love and war, centering around the character of Gudrun, while also tracing the adventures of her grandfather Hagen and the romantic pursuits of her parents. The poem takes place against a backdrop of fantastical elements, reflecting the cultural and social nuances of medieval times. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Sigeband, the king of Ireland, who mourns the loss of his father and attempts to establish his strength by marrying a Norwegian princess. The opening sections detail the joyful celebration of this union that quickly turns tragic when a griffin abducts Sigeband's young son, Hagen. The gripping tale unfolds further as Hagen, the stolen child, faces adversity, encounters magical creatures, and blossoms into a brave and formidable figure navigating the complexities of noble lineage and the shadows of destiny. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich tapestry of interconnected lives and events that explore themes of fate, valor, and the transformative power of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Nichols, Mary Pickering, 1829-1915

EBook No.: 46109

Published: Jun 27, 2014

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Translations into English

Subject: German poetry -- Middle High German, 1050-1500 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 16001512

Uniform Title: Kudrun. English

Title: Gudrun: A Mediaeval Epic

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Gudrun: A Mediaeval Epic" by Mary Pickering Nichols is an epic poem translated from Middle High German and likely written in the late 19th century. This historical work tells the story of love and war, centering around the character of Gudrun, while also tracing the adventures of her grandfather Hagen and the romantic pursuits of her parents. The poem takes place against a backdrop of fantastical elements, reflecting the cultural and social nuances of medieval times. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Sigeband, the king of Ireland, who mourns the loss of his father and attempts to establish his strength by marrying a Norwegian princess. The opening sections detail the joyful celebration of this union that quickly turns tragic when a griffin abducts Sigeband's young son, Hagen. The gripping tale unfolds further as Hagen, the stolen child, faces adversity, encounters magical creatures, and blossoms into a brave and formidable figure navigating the complexities of noble lineage and the shadows of destiny. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich tapestry of interconnected lives and events that explore themes of fate, valor, and the transformative power of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Nichols, Mary Pickering, 1829-1915

EBook No.: 46109

Published: Jun 27, 2014

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Translations into English

Subject: German poetry -- Middle High German, 1050-1500 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.