Gudrun
Ferdinand Schmidt
Read by Steven Fellows
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
Diddlysdad
Great story, thoroughly enjoyed it. Very well read.