This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 06036031
Title: Gudrun
Series Title: Life Stories for Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by D A Alexander, 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" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a romantic epic poem translated from German, likely written in the 13th century. It stands as one of the notable medieval epics, alongside the "Nibelungen Lied," intertwining themes of love, valor, and the trials faced by its characters. The story centers on Gudrun, the strong and beautiful daughter of King Hetel, and her suitors, including Hartmut of Normandy and Herwig of Zealand, as they navigate the challenges of love and honor in a tumultuous world. The opening of the tale introduces readers to Gudrun and her brother Ortwin, as well as their father King Hetel, who has rejected numerous suitors for his daughter's hand. As other princes, including Hartmut and Herwig, vie for Gudrun's affection, tensions rise, leading to conflict and betrayal. A pivotal moment occurs when Gudrun's fate takes a dark turn as she is captured during wartime, setting the stage for her trials and the determination of her loved ones to rescue her. The narrative establishes a rich backdrop of heroism and heartbreak, promising an epic adventure that intertwines themes of loyalty, love, and the strength of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890
Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 59626
Published: May 28, 2019
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Legends -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Adaptations
Subject: Heroes -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Romances, German -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06036031
Title: Gudrun
Series Title: Life Stories for Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by D A Alexander, 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" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a romantic epic poem translated from German, likely written in the 13th century. It stands as one of the notable medieval epics, alongside the "Nibelungen Lied," intertwining themes of love, valor, and the trials faced by its characters. The story centers on Gudrun, the strong and beautiful daughter of King Hetel, and her suitors, including Hartmut of Normandy and Herwig of Zealand, as they navigate the challenges of love and honor in a tumultuous world. The opening of the tale introduces readers to Gudrun and her brother Ortwin, as well as their father King Hetel, who has rejected numerous suitors for his daughter's hand. As other princes, including Hartmut and Herwig, vie for Gudrun's affection, tensions rise, leading to conflict and betrayal. A pivotal moment occurs when Gudrun's fate takes a dark turn as she is captured during wartime, setting the stage for her trials and the determination of her loved ones to rescue her. The narrative establishes a rich backdrop of heroism and heartbreak, promising an epic adventure that intertwines themes of loyalty, love, and the strength of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890
Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 59626
Published: May 28, 2019
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Legends -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Adaptations
Subject: Heroes -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Romances, German -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.