Saga of The Volsungs
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Description
The epic Viking Age stories that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and Wagner's Ring cycle Written in thirteenth-century Iceland but based on ancient Norse poetry cycles, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. It tells of the cursed treasure of the Rhine, a sword reforged and a magic ring of power, and at its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer, who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. One of the great books of world literature, the saga is an unforgettable tale of princely jealousy, unrequited love, greed, vengeance and the downfall of a dynasty. Translated with an Introduction by Jesse L. Byock
Specifications
| Dimensions | 13 x 0.9 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition | unknown |
| Isbn 10 | 0140447385 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0140447385 |
| Item Weight | 124 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 160 pages |
| Publication Date | 27 May 1999 |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Reading Age | 18 years and up |
Reviews
User
Five Stars
Great translation
User
Nice
Interesting book...very strange stories. Though they are referred to in the Edda ...so I’m glad I read this first...so it was easy to understand what the Prose Edda was referring to.
User
Passion
Mon achat était destiné pour un cadeau qui a été très apprécié malheureusement je ne peux vous en dire plus
User
Maravillosa literatura nórdica
Buen libro para conocer algo de la literatura nórdica. El libro llegó a tiempo y bien.
User
Translation, delivery and condition
Nice translation and introduction. It arrived on time and in perfect condition
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