My (modern English) translation of

The Ring of the Nibelung

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:

Das Rheingold and Die Walküre

Siegfried and Götterdämmerung


Synopsis 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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