Saga of the Volsungs The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer

Name: Saga of the Volsungs The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer
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ISBN: 9780520232853

ISBN-10: 0520232852

ISBN-13: 9780520232853

Edition: 2001

Authors: Jesse L. Byock, Jesse L. Byock

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A trove of traditional lore, this Icelandic prose epic tells of love, jealousy, vengeance, war, and the mythic deeds of the dragonslayer, Sigurd the Volsung. The saga is of special interest to admirers of Richard Wagner, who drew heavily upon this Norse source in writing his Ring Cycle. With its magical ring acquired by the hero, and the sword to be reforged, the saga has also been a primary source for writers of fantasy such as J.R.R. Tolkien and romantics such as William Morris. Byock's comprehensive introduction explores the history, legends, and myths contained in the saga and traces the development of a narrative that reaches back to the period of the great folk migrations in Europe…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 11/19/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 154
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English