Written in thirteenth-century Iceland but based on ancient Norse poetry cycles, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama.
ISBN:
9780140447385
Author:
Jesse Byock
Page:
160
Binding:
Soft cover
Publication date:
1999
Format:
Book
Publisher:
PENGUIN BOOKS
Language:
English
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Description
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.