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Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Brenaye Boks
Published: Aug 27 2026
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
H ero Tales and Legends of the Rhine by Lewis Spence is a collection of folklore and legends written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of stories surrounding the Rhine River, which holds a significant place in German culture and national identity. The author's goal is to present these tales with a sense of romanticism and depth, illustrating the connection between the legendary and the historical aspects of the region. The opening of the work begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the exploration of the Rhine's historical and folkloric significance. It acknowledges the abundance of existing literature on the Rhine but critiques it for lacking critical depth. Spence emphasizes that his collection aims to convey the mysterious glamour of the legends while also providing a historical overview to frame them. He mentions that the tales will be arranged thematically to accompany readers on a journey along the Rhine, enriching their understanding of various localities and their associated legends as they travel through the region. The beginning also highlights a specific legend about the sunken city of Stavoren, a cautionary tale about wealth, pride, and the true treasures of life, effectively illustrating Spence's intent to weave morality into the fabric of Rhine legends.
T here are many rivers whose celebrity is of much greater antiquity than that of the Rhine. The Nile and the Ganges are intimately associated with the early history of civilization and the mysterious beginnings of wisdom; the Tiber is eloquent of that vanished Empire which was the first to carry the torch of advancement into the dark places of barbarian Europe; the name of the Jordan is sacred to thousands as that first heard in infancy and linked with lives and memories divine. But, universal as is the fame of these rivers, none of them has awakened in the breasts of the dwellers on their banks such a fervent devotion, such intense enthusiasm, or such a powerful patriotic appeal as has the Rhine, at once the river, the frontier, and the palladium of the German folk. The Magic of the Rhine
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