My (modern English) translation of
This was a monumental project for me. I do think there's a place for a modern English translation of this masterpiece, and I hope it brings some benefit to those who want to study the masterpiece in a somewhat different light than can be gained from other translations.
This translation was completed several years ago, and samples are provided below so that you can get an idea of the style. The entire work can be found at the Amazon.com Kindle store, at these links:
Siegfried and GötterdämmerungSynopsis Information and Credit
Translator's Introduction
Pronunciation Guide (the best I can do it)
Das Rheingold - Title and Synopsis
Scene 2 - selected excerpt
Die Walküre - Title and Synopsis
Act II Scene 2 - selected excerpt
Siegfried - Title and Synopsis
Act I Scene 1 - selected excerpt
Götterdämmerung - Title and Synopsis
Act II Scene 5 - selected excerpt
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