Index for The Fall of the Nibelungs by Margaret Armour

Summary:

"The Fall of the Nibelungs" by Margaret Armour is a translated epic poem written during the late 19th century, based on the age-old Nibelungenlied. The narrative centers around themes of heroism, betrayal, and tragic love, primarily focusing on characters such as Kriemhild, Siegfried, and Gunther. The work portrays the grand tales of these legendary figures from the Burgundian court and their fateful interactions with one another. The opening of this classic tale introduces the beautiful maiden Kriemhild, who grows up under the guardianship of her valiant brothers in the kingdom of Burgundy. Despite her suitors, she remains resolute in her independence, until dreams and fate intertwine her path with that of Siegfried, a famed warrior from the Netherland. The story hints at the complexities of love and conflict as Siegfried's strong character is established and foreshadows impending tragedy due to Kriemhild’s familial ties and Siegfried's indomitable will. This opening sets the stage for a sweeping saga that delves into themes of honor, revenge, and the respective fates of these iconic characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Book I
• Second AdventureConcerning Siegfried
• Third AdventureHow Siegfried Came to Worms
• Fourth AdventureHow Siegfried Fought with the Saxons
• Fifth AdventureHow Siegfried First Saw Kriemhild
• Sixth AdventureHow Gunther Went to Issland to Woo Brunhild
• Seventh AdventureHow Gunther Won Brunhild
• Eighth AdventureHow Siegfried Journeyed to the Nibelungs
• Ninth AdventureHow Siegfried Was Sent to Worms
• Tenth AdventureHow Brunhild Was Received at Worms
• Eleventh AdventureHow Siegfried Brought his Wife Home
• Twelfth AdventureHow Gunther Invited Siegfried to the Hightide
• Thirteenth AdventureHow They Rode to the Hightide
• Fourteenth AdventureHow the Queens Quarrelled
• Fifteenth AdventureHow Siegfried Was Betrayed
• Sixteenth AdventureHow Siegfried Was Slain
• Seventeenth AdventureHow Siegfried Was Mourned and Buried
• Eighteenth AdventureHow Siegmund Returned Home
• Nineteenth AdventureHow the Nibelung Hoard Came to Worms
• Book II
• Twenty-First AdventureHow Kriemhild Journeyed to the Huns
• Twenty-Second AdventureHow She Was Received Among the Huns
• Twenty-Third AdventureHow Kriemhild Thought of Revenging Her Wrong
• Twenty-Fourth AdventureHow Werbel and Schwemmel Brought the Message
• Twenty-Fifth AdventureHow the Kings Journeyed to the Huns
• Twenty-Sixth AdventureHow Dankwart Slew Gelfrat
• Twenty-Seventh AdventureHow They Came to Bechlaren
• Twenty-Eighth AdventureHow Kriemhild Received Hagen
• Twenty-Ninth AdventureHow Hagen and Folker Sat Before Kriemhild’s Hall
• Thirtieth AdventureHow Hagen and Folker Kept Watch
• Thirty-First AdventureHow the Burgundians Went to Church
• Thirty-Second AdventureHow Blœdel Fought With Dankwart in the Hall
• Thirty-Third AdventureHow Dankwart Brought the News to His Masters
• Thirty-Fourth AdventureHow They Threw Down the Dead
• Thirty-Fifth AdventureHow Iring Was Slain
• Thirty-Sixth AdventureHow the Queen Bad Them Burn Down the Hall
• Thirty-Seventh AdventureHow Rudeger Was Slain
• Thirty-Eighth AdventureHow Dietrich’s Knights Were All Slain
• Thirty-Ninth AdventureHow Gunther, Hagen, and Kriemhild Were Slain
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