The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Manning, Frederic, 1882-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Vigil of Brunhild: A Narrative Poem" by Frederic Manning is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century. The poem explores the tragic life of Brunhild, a queen who experiences betrayal and extreme hardship, encapsulating themes of love, power, and the harsh realities of fate. It likely reflects on the significant role women played in historical events, particularly within the context of medieval Europe, which forms the backdrop of Brunhild's story. The narrative unfolds as Brunhild awaits her brutal execution, reminiscing about her past glories and failures. As she interacts with a priest, she recounts her rise to power, her tumultuous marriage to King Sigebert, and her subsequent struggles against the manipulative and treacherous Fredegonde. Through haunting visions and poignant reflections, Brunhild confronts her sins, her desires, and the inexorable nature of fate, ultimately leading to her acceptance of death with a dignified resolve. The poem paints a powerful portrait of a woman whose ambitions and personal battles are set against the immense forces of history and her own mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-01-13