Siegfried

Siegfried is a book written by Edith Heal, which tells the story of the famous German hero, Siegfried. The book is a retelling of the ancient Germanic legend of Siegfried, who was a dragon slayer and the hero of the Nibelungenlied. The story is set in the medieval period and follows the life of Siegfried, from his early childhood to his tragic death.The book begins with the birth of Siegfried and his upbringing by his father, Siegmund. As he grows up, Siegfried becomes a skilled warrior and sets out on a quest to slay the dragon, Fafnir. He succeeds in killing the dragon and acquires the legendary treasure of the Nibelungs.Siegfried then falls in love with Kriemhild, a beautiful princess, and they get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as Siegfried is betrayed by his own friend and is killed. The book ends with Kriemhild's revenge on those who caused her husband's death.The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it suitable for readers of all ages. It is a great read for those who are interested in medieval literature and mythology. The author has done an excellent job of retelling the legend of Siegfried, keeping the essence of the story intact while adding her own creative touch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.