THE NIBELUNGENLIED 1901 Translated by William Lettsom Rev. Colonial Press HC

Description: 📗THE NIBELUNGENLIED Copyright 1901 by The Colonial Press. Translated by William Nanson Lettsom Revised Edition. The Co-Operative Publication Society, New York and London. 405 pages of the National Epic of Germany. It is really an amalgamation of oral histories/stories of Northern European, Germanic, even some French...of the early Middle Ages; the composer of the epic poem put together as " The Nibelungenlied" is Anonymous. The VALUE IN THIS EDITION of the book is the unbelievable historical attention to detail and prior translations/critiques given by the translator, Mr. Lettsom. The INDEX is by stanza and is invaluable as a guide to understanding context but also to reviewing older translations. Please see the attached pictures and item specifications. Note: Bindings loose between pages iv and v as well as back cover. No pages are missing or loose. Green Cloth Over Board Hardcover. Cover wear at Spine. Title on Spine noting part of "Famous Literature" series. Frontis illustration has protective tissue. Not a prior library copy. No inscriptions or bookplates, markings on the book cover or contents. Not signed. Was produced without a dust jacket. No signs of moisture. Hopefully someone who will love the poem will treasure this copy. It was mine for 50 years. Perhaps gift it to a student European Literature or History of the European Middle Ages. Will ship via Media Mail rates!!!

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Location: Falling Waters, West Virginia

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