Gudrun


Read by Steven Fellows

(3.9 stars; 6 reviews)

The charming story of “Gudrun” is a romance of the old heroic period, written by some unknown poet of Austria or Bavaria in the thirteenth century. Next to the "Nibelungen Lied," it is the most important of the German epic poems...The same elemental passions are depicted. The men are brave, vigorous heroes, rejoicing in battle and feats of prowess; the women are beautiful, constant, and courageous. There are many fine delineations of character in the original, as well as vigorous sketches of northern scenery. The figure of Gudrun stands out in bold relief among the maidens. There are few more beautiful characters, indeed, in the poems of the old heroic period...Gudrun’s name is always spoken by her people with reverence. "Her courage and constancy were extolled by them, and in after days her fame was as radiant as the stars in the heavens." (George P. Upton, Translator's Preface) (2 hr 21 min)

Chapters

Translator's Preface 2:22 Read by Steven Fellows
The Maiden and the Princely Suitor 6:15 Read by Steven Fellows
The Contest 6:38 Read by Steven Fellows
Siegfried's Revenge 3:35 Read by Steven Fellows
Hartmut Captures Gudrun 4:12 Read by Steven Fellows
The Evil Tidings 4:50 Read by Steven Fellows
The Battle on the Wulpensand 7:31 Read by Steven Fellows
Gudrun's Danger 2:44 Read by Steven Fellows
The Reception 3:20 Read by Steven Fellows
Gudrun's Test 5:50 Read by Steven Fellows
Ortrun 3:03 Read by Steven Fellows
Gudrun's Trials 3:34 Read by Steven Fellows
On the Wulpensand 5:54 Read by Steven Fellows
The Tale of Hagen and the Griffin 18:07 Read by Steven Fellows
The Welcome Message 5:55 Read by Steven Fellows
The Two Knights 11:27 Read by Steven Fellows
Danger and Stratagem 10:03 Read by Steven Fellows
The Morning 8:37 Read by Steven Fellows
Hartmut Fights with Ortwin and Horant 4:19 Read by Steven Fellows
Ludwig Fights with Herwig 2:48 Read by Steven Fellows
Hartmut Fights with Wate 2:34 Read by Steven Fellows
Gudrun and Ortrun 3:19 Read by Steven Fellows
Retribution 7:18 Read by Steven Fellows
The Home Coming 7:15 Read by Steven Fellows

Reviews


(5 stars)

Great story, thoroughly enjoyed it. Very well read.