Stories From Old Germany

'Stories From Old Germany, Volume 1' presents classic tales including the epic 'Nibelungen Lied,' the romantic legend of 'Lohengrin,' and the heroic saga of 'Beowulf.' Mara Louise Pratt-Chadwick retells these stories with a focus on accessibility, bringing the rich tapestry of German mythology and early literature to a wider audience. This collection offers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Germany, exploring themes of heroism, love, and destiny. The stories, deeply embedded in the German psyche, resonate with timeless human experiences. Ideal for readers interested in folklore, mythology, and the origins of Western literature, this volume serves as an excellent introduction to the foundational narratives that have shaped German identity and continue to inspire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.