Siegfried, der Held by Rudolf Herzog
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"Siegfried, der Held" by Rudolf Herzog is a collection of stories for German youth written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary figure Siegfried, exploring his early life, heroic deeds, and adventures against foes such as a dragon, as well as his encounters with other mythical characters. The text draws upon Germanic mythology, emphasizing themes of courage, strength, and the quest for glory. The opening of the tale
introduces Siegfried as a young boy who grows up under the care of Mime, a blacksmith. As he trains and learns the ways of combat, Siegfried's natural bravery and skill become evident. He dreams of fighting dragons and proving his might, eventually leading to his quest to slay the dragon Fafner and obtain the Nibelung treasure. The early chapters construct a sense of Siegfried’s destiny as a great hero, emphasizing his youthful exuberance, strength, and the wonder of his adventures ahead, setting the stage for the grand exploits that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Siegfried, der Held |
| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Folklore -- Germany |
| Subject | Siegfried (Legendary character) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22209 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22209-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1001 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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