Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner

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Author Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Illustrator Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939
Translator Armour, Margaret, -1943
Title Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods
The Ring of the Niblung, part 2
Note Reading ease score: 93.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods" by Richard Wagner is an operatic drama written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of Siegfried, the fearless hero and son of the slain Siegmund and Sieglinde, as he seeks to understand his identity, confronts deadly enemies, and ultimately aims to awaken Brünnhilde, a Valkyrie, who lies in a fire-guarded sleep. The work is a key component of Wagner's famous Ring Cycle, highlighting themes of fate, love, and the consequences of one's actions. The beginning of this opera introduces the character of Mime, a scheming dwarf who has raised Siegfried after the death of his mother. As Mime struggles to forge a powerful sword called Nothung for Siegfried, the young hero bursts onto the scene full of energy and bravado, provoking Mime as he seeks adventure. The act is filled with Siegfried's laughter, explosive remarks regarding Mime's incompetence, and a hunger for self-discovery. Ultimately, Siegfried learns of the broken sword that belonged to his father, compelling Mime to put the pieces of Nothung back together to prepare Siegfried for his grand quest ahead. Throughout this opening portion, the dynamics between the boisterous Siegfried and the anxious Mime establish a strong foundation for the ensuing drama surrounding Siegfried's fate and his quest to understand love and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Operas -- Librettos
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EBook-No. 49507
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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