Das Deutsche Heldenbuch

This is a collection of stories and legends from medieval German literature, centered around the theme of heroism and chivalry. The tales include famous figures such as Siegfried, Dietrich von Bern, and the legendary Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The book is edited and introduced by Adelbert von Keller, a 19th-century German philologist and folklorist.
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