Nibelungenlied
English meaning: Song of the Nibelungs (medieval German epic)
German Definition
(Deutsch)Ein mittelhochdeutsches Heldenepos aus dem 13. Jahrhundert, eines der bedeutendsten Werke der deutschen Literatur, vergleichbar mit der Ilias in seiner kulturellen Bedeutung.
English Definition
A 13th-century Middle High German epic poem, one of the most important works of German literature, comparable to the Iliad in its cultural significance. It tells the story of the dragon-slayer Siegfried, the Burgundian royal family, and themes of loyalty, betrayal, and fate. It inspired Wagner's Ring cycle and remains a cornerstone of German literary identity.
Example
“Das Nibelungenlied ist das bedeutendste Heldenepos der mittelhochdeutschen Literatur.”
In English: “The Nibelungenlied is the most important heroic epic of Middle High German literature.”
Literary Heritage
“Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt.”
“When Gregor Samsa woke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect.”
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