Byock, Jesse L.
The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447385
- author:
- Byock, Jesse L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 0.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse L. Byock is an unforgettable tale of jealousy, unrequited love, and vengeance, set against the backdrop of Viking Age mythology and legend. Composed in thirteenth-century Iceland, this saga combines human drama with mythological elements, telling the story of Sigurd, a hero who acquires runic knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. The narrative is rooted in oral memories of the fourth and fifth centuries, when warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman empire. Jesse L. Byock provides an illuminating introduction to this Icelandic saga, linking it to historical events and figures such as Attila the Hun. With its rich themes and characters, The Saga of the Volsungs has been a primary source for writers and artists, including J.R.R. Tolkien and Richard Wagner's Ring cycle.
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