The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer (Classic Reprint)

Wilhelm von Kaulbach

ISBN 10: 1330116941 / ISBN 13: 9781330116944

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating realm of ancient Germanic legends, transporting readers to a bygone era of valiant heroes, mystical creatures, and epic adventures. Set against the backdrop of the Low Countries and the Rhine River, the narrative unfolds during a time when dense, primeval forests were believed to harbor ferocious beasts, malevolent giants, and fire-breathing dragons. The author skillfully weaves together tales of heroism and valor, focusing on the lineage of King Siegmund, a wise and just ruler renowned for his generosity and courage. His young son, Siegfried the Swift, embodies the spirit of his ancestors, displaying exceptional strength and skill in weaponry. Driven by an unyielding desire to prove his worth, Siegfried embarks on a perilous journey through the wilderness, seeking to forge his own legacy amidst a world teeming with mythical creatures and formidable foes. Through Siegfried's encounters with dwarfs, giants, and dragons, the book explores themes of courage, honor, and the enduring power of ancient traditions. It delves into the complex relationships between humans and mythical beings, highlighting the delicate balance between the natural and supernatural worlds. Ultimately, this book offers a profound reflection on the timeless allure of heroism and the enduring legacy of ancient Germanic folklore, reminding us of the values that have shaped human societies for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330116941
• ISBN 13: 9781330116944
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Folklore

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Synopsis

Excerpt from The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer: An Old German Story

Dark and fearful were thofe ancient forel'rs, as tradition tells, where flood the oaks'and the blood-rained altars of the Pagan gods in the days of King Siegmund. None dared wan der there without his fword at his fide and his fpear in his hand. The hunter might purfue the beafis of prey through the lonely woods and vales for many a day and neither meet a human being nor find a path. The f'rars of heaven and the courfe of the waters were his only guides in the vaflt wildernefs. Ravenous wild beafis of enormous firength and fearful nature, fuch as are now no longer feen, the urochs. And the bear, the lion and the wolf, prowled through the woods, and filled the air with their fierce and hungry cries, making the forefis re-echo with their founds. And when the lofty oaks ruffled, and the branches cracked and fnapped afunder, and the winds moaned and whiftled in angry founds from the rocks and caves, it feemed as if the fpirit of the florm had come with horfe and hound, to chafe the wild inhabitants of the forefis.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.