The Collected Works Of William Morris V12: The Story Of Sigurd The Volsung And The Fall Of The Niblungs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163105498)

The Collected Works Of William Morris V12: The Story Of Sigurd The Volsung And The Fall Of The Niblungs is a literary masterpiece by William Morris that tells the epic tale of Sigurd, a legendary hero of Norse mythology. The book is the twelfth volume in the collected works of Morris, and it is a must-read for lovers of mythology and classic literature.The story follows Sigurd, the son of Sigmund, as he embarks on a journey to slay the dragon Fafnir and claim the treasure that it guards. Along the way, Sigurd falls in love with Brynhild, a Valkyrie, but their happiness is short-lived as they are torn apart by fate and the machinations of Odin and Loki.The book is a retelling of the ancient saga of the Volsungs and the Nibelungs, and it is a masterful work of storytelling that captures the grandeur and epic scope of Norse mythology. Morris's prose is lyrical and evocative, and he brings the characters and world of the story to life with vivid descriptions and rich detail.In addition to the story itself, the book also includes Morris's own illustrations, which are as beautiful and intricate as his writing. The Collected Works Of William Morris V12: The Story Of Sigurd The Volsung And The Fall Of The Niblungs is a timeless classic that will transport readers to a world of heroes, dragons, and gods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Morris
ISBN-10: 116310549X
ISBN-13: 9781163105498
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d