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Title: The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem" by Frederic Manning is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century. The poem explores the tragic life of Brunhild, a queen who experiences betrayal and extreme hardship, encapsulating themes of love, power, and the harsh realities of fate. It likely reflects on the significant role women played in historical events, particularly within the context of medieval Europe, which forms the backdrop of Brunhild's story. The narrative unfolds as Brunhild awaits her brutal execution, reminiscing about her past glories and failures. As she interacts with a priest, she recounts her rise to power, her tumultuous marriage to King Sigebert, and her subsequent struggles against the manipulative and treacherous Fredegonde. Through haunting visions and poignant reflections, Brunhild confronts her sins, her desires, and the inexorable nature of fate, ultimately leading to her acceptance of death with a dignified resolve. The poem paints a powerful portrait of a woman whose ambitions and personal battles are set against the immense forces of history and her own mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Manning, Frederic, 1882-1935
EBook No.: 58692
Published: Jan 13, 2019
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Brunehaut, Queen, consort of Sigebert, King of Austrasia, 534-613 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by D A Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem" by Frederic Manning is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century. The poem explores the tragic life of Brunhild, a queen who experiences betrayal and extreme hardship, encapsulating themes of love, power, and the harsh realities of fate. It likely reflects on the significant role women played in historical events, particularly within the context of medieval Europe, which forms the backdrop of Brunhild's story. The narrative unfolds as Brunhild awaits her brutal execution, reminiscing about her past glories and failures. As she interacts with a priest, she recounts her rise to power, her tumultuous marriage to King Sigebert, and her subsequent struggles against the manipulative and treacherous Fredegonde. Through haunting visions and poignant reflections, Brunhild confronts her sins, her desires, and the inexorable nature of fate, ultimately leading to her acceptance of death with a dignified resolve. The poem paints a powerful portrait of a woman whose ambitions and personal battles are set against the immense forces of history and her own mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Manning, Frederic, 1882-1935
EBook No.: 58692
Published: Jan 13, 2019
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Brunehaut, Queen, consort of Sigebert, King of Austrasia, 534-613 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.