The literary debut of the award-winning author - the most famous German heroic poem told in a gripping and exciting way. After the horrors of World War II, Auguste Lechner sought to retell the classic German heroic poem in a humanistic spirit: The Nibelungen - a captivating, tragic tale of love and jealousy, cunning schemes, revenge, and betrayal. In 1952, Auguste Lechner's debut laid the foundation for a meteoric rise to become one of the most successful Austrian authors of youth literature. Even today - more than 50 years later - Auguste Lechner's storytelling has lost none of its brilliance and excitement. The lyrical illustrations by Karen Holländer add atmosphere and intensity to this epochal story.