The Volsung Saga (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162711720)

The Volsung Saga is an epic medieval Icelandic tale that tells the story of the legendary hero Sigurd and his family, the Volsungs. The saga begins with the birth of Sigurd and follows his journey as he becomes a great warrior and slays the dragon Fafnir, gaining immense wealth and fame. However, Sigurd's life takes a tragic turn when he is betrayed by his own wife and killed by his enemies. The story also explores the themes of honor, loyalty, and revenge, as well as the supernatural elements of Norse mythology. The Volsung Saga is a classic piece of literature that has influenced many modern works of fantasy and adventure.Learn the story behind that whole Ride of the Valkyries.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1162711728
ISBN-13: 9781162711720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d