The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer by Jesse By

Description: The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse Byock Combines mythology, legend and human drama. This book focuses on the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odins Valkyries. It incorporates strands from the oral narratives of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A tale of princely jealousy and vengeance, the Saga has been an inspiration for Wagner and J.R.R. TolkienBased on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odins Valkyries. Yet it is also set in a very human world, incorporating strands from the oral narratives of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. One of the great books of world literature, the saga is an unforgettable tale of princely jealousy, unrequited love, greed and vengeance. With its cursed treasure of the Rhine, sword reforged and magic ring of power, it was a major influence for writers including William Morris and J. R. R. Tolkein and for Wagners Ring cycle. Notes New to the series. Author Biography The Icelandic author of THE SAGA OF THE VOLSUNGS is unknown and based his prose epic on strories found in earlier Norse poetry.Jesse Bycock is Professor of Icelandic and Old Norse Literature at the University of California and has published work on Medieval Iceland. Kirkus UK Review A tale of princely jealousy, unrequited love, greed and vengeance, this is one of the great source books of world literature. Based on Viking-age poems, incorporating oral memories of the 4th and 5th centuries, it follows the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer. With its ill-fated Rhinegold, the sword reforged and the magic ring of power, the saga has clearly been an inspiration for fantasy writers such as J R R Tolkein and for Richard Wagners Ring cycle, not to mention the Star Wars films. (Kirkus UK) Details ISBN0140447385 Pages 160 Series Penguin Classics Language English Translator Jesse L. Byock ISBN-10 0140447385 ISBN-13 9780140447385 Media Book Imprint Penguin Classics Subtitle The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer Place of Publication London Illustrations glossary, maps Edition 1st Edited by Jesse L. Byock Short Title SAGA OF THE VOLSUNGS Tag pengblackclassics Format Paperback Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780140447385 UK Release Date 1999-05-27 US Release Date 2000-01-01 Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Icelandic NZ Release Date 1999-08-01 AU Release Date 1999-08-01 Author Jesse Byock Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-05-27 Alternative 9780141921556 DEWEY 839.6808 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1618985;

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