Stories of Siegfried, Told to the Children by Mary Macgregor
"Stories of Siegfried, Told to the Children" by Mary MacGregor is a collection of retold tales based on the legendary hero Siegfried, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories draw from the ancient German poem "Nibelungenlied" and present Siegfried's adventures, introducing readers to fantastical elements, heroic deeds, and mythical figures. The narrative aims to engage young readers, serving as an approachable entry point into German folklore. At the start of
the narrative, we meet the heroic Prince Siegfried, who is raised in a castle by his parents, the King and Queen of the Netherlands. As a boy, he showcases both strength and compassion, leading to amusing pranks involving a dwarf blacksmith, Mimer. The opening chapters describe Siegfried's journey of self-discovery as he sets out for adventure, culminating in his encounter with a dragon and his victorious battles, all while establishing his character as both a fierce warrior and a gallant heart. The themes unfold through Siegfried's playful nature and the trials he faces, setting the stage for his legendary exploits and the arrival of further adventures involving other key characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macgregor, Mary |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chisholm, Louey, 1863-1948 |
| Illustrator | Fell, Herbert Granville, 1872-1951 |
| Title | Stories of Siegfried, Told to the Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Joe Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Nibelungenlied -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Siegfried (Legendary character) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26181 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 168 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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