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Der Ring des Nibelungen.
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In the following excerpt, Jiriczek discusses the historical and mythical foundations of the Nibelungenlied, and the development, continuance, and extinction of the saga.
… Iii. the Historical F...
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In the following essay, Curschmann contends that dogmatic advocates of the theory of oral-formulaic composition have rendered a disservice to Nibelungenlied studies by, among other things, relying too...
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In the following essay, McLintock explains that the Nibelungenlied is best approached aesthetically, for its literary qualities.
Recent years have seen numerous interpretations of the Nibelungenlied. ...
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In the following essay, Lösel-Wieland-Engelmann provides a personal account of her experiences in promoting the idea of female authorship for the Nibelunglied.
The following experiences may sho...
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In the following essay, McConnell offers an overview of the Nibelungenlied's influence on German literature.
If the number of popular and artistic works based on the Nibelungenlied may be consi...
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In the following excerpt, Haymes explores the conflicts between the heroic, the courtly, and the diplomatic in the Nibelungenlied and contends that the tale serves as a warning against the abuse of ne...
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In the following excerpt, Andersson summarizes the new approaches taken in critical analyses of the Nibelungenlied during the last half of the twentieth century.
Two publications by Nelly Dürre...
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In the following essay, Lionarons explores the relationship between mythical characters and humans in the Nibelungenlied.
Every reader of the Nibelungenlied soon recognizes that there are at least two...
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In the following essay, McConnell applies analytical psychology to an exploration of the motivations and dreams of the Nibelungenlied's main characters and their relationships, finding much evi...
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In the following excerpt, Sandbach explores Middle English and Modern English literary works that may have been influenced by or adapted from the Nibelungenlied.
…—In the literature of t...
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In the following essay, Jones explains how the Germanic ethics of the Nibelungenlied differ from modern values, and urges that the reader be aware of these differences in trying to understand the moti...
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In the following essay, Mowatt explains why taking a historical approach in analyzing the Nibelungenlied is unsatisfactory; Mowatt then offers suggestions for studying it using a structural approach.
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In the following essay, Sacker examines examples of irony in the Nibelungenlied and points out some previously overlooked uses of symbolism.
I. Irony
It has always been recognized that irony plays som...
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In the following excerpt, Mueller explains that the Nibelungenlied's main theme is man himself, particularly how he responds to a dilemma. Mueller also explores the poet's concerns and h...
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In the following excerpt, Bekker examines the function of the Nibelungenlied's imagery and symbolism and discusses the epic's abundant symmetry and varied pace.
The previous chapters hav...
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In the following essay, Dickerson argues against viewing Hagen as heroic, contending instead that he should be regarded as an evil character.
Much progress has been made in recent years toward a moder...
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In the following essay, Gentry maintains that the Nibelungenlied explores the issue of feudal bonds while it instructs its audience that an individual moral decision can override law and custom.
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Critical Essay by Otto L. Jiriczek
