Length12h 37m
About this audiobook
The Lay of the Nibelung Men, a monumental work of medieval literature, intricately weaves themes of heroism, betrayal, and tragic fate within the rich tapestry of Germanic mythology. Written in a lyrical style that marries vivid imagery with moral depth, this epic poem follows the saga of Siegfried, his love for Kriemhild, and the catastrophic consequences that ensue from love and vengeance. Resplendent with allegorical layers, the text not only reflects the cultural values of its time but also serves as a poignant commentary on the human condition, echoing the complexities of loyalty and familial discord against a backdrop of supernatural forces and legendary deities. The author of this enigmatic work remains anonymous, a reflection of the oral traditions that predate its written form, yet echoes of the time's socio-political struggles resonate throughout. Often considered an archetype of the heroic epic, this poem likely represents collective oral histories that were shaped through centuries, embodying the zeitgeist of a fractured society grappling with concepts of honor, power, and fate. Readers intrigued by profound thematic explorations will find The Lay of the Nibelung Men both captivating and thought-provoking. This treasure of medieval literature invites exploration of Europe's mythic past, making it essential for anyone passionate about epic poetry, folklore, or the narratives that shape cultural identities.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length12 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1IV. How Siegfried warred against the Saxons
19XXII. How King Etzel wedded Kriemhild
2V. How Siegfried first saw Kriemhild
20XXIII. How Kriemhild thought on Vengeance for her Wrongs
3VI. How they Voyaged on Love-quest to Isen-land
21XXIV. How the Hun-King’s Minstrels bade the Burgundians to the Feast
4VII. How the Warrior-maid was won to be Gunther’s Bride
22XXV. How the Princes rode to the Land of the Huns
5VIII. How Siegfried went to the Niblung Land for his Knights
23XXVI. How Foes fell on them as they journeyed by Night
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6IX. How Siegfried bare Tidings to the Royal City
24XXVII. How they came to Bechlaren
7X. Of the strange Bridal of Gunther and Brunhild
25XXVIII. How the Burgundians came to Etzel’s strong City
8XI. How Siegfried and his Wife journeyed Home
26XXIX. How Hagen refused to rise up in Presence of the Queen
9XII. How Gunther bade Siegfried to a Festival
27XXX. How Hagen and Volker kept Watch while Men slept
10XIII. How they Fared to the Feast-tide
28XXXI. How they bore them at Mass and Tourney
11XIV. How the Queens spake bitter Words Each unto Other
29XXXII. Of the Slaughter of the Squires and the Slaying of the Slayer
12XV. How woven for Siegfried was the Net of Betrayal
30XXXIII. How the Fight began in Etzel’s Hall
13XVI. How Siegfried was Murdered
31XXXIV. How they cast forth the Dead
14XVII. How Siegfried was Mourned and Buried
32XXXV. How Iring fought and died
15XVIII. How Kriemhild would not return to the Lowland with Siegmund
33XXXVI. How the Queen bade set fire to the Hall
16XIX. How the Hoard of the Niblungs came to Worms
34XXXVII. How the Margrave Rüdiger was slain
17XX. How Queen Kriemhild was Wooed for the King of the Huns
35XXXVIII. How Dietrich’s Men were all slain
18XXI. Of Kriemhild’s journeying to the Land of the Huns
36XXXIX. How Gunther, Hagen, and Kriemhild were slain
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