The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs by William Morris is a sweeping epic poem that reimagines the heroic legends of Norse mythology. Immerse yourself in the thrilling tale of Sigurd, a valiant warrior destined for greatness. From his miraculous birth to his fateful encounter with the dragon Fafnir, Sigurd's journey is filled with epic battles, mythical creatures, and tragic love. Morris's masterful verse captures the grandeur and drama of ancient Norse sagas, breathing new life into the timeless ...
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The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs by William Morris is a sweeping epic poem that reimagines the heroic legends of Norse mythology. Immerse yourself in the thrilling tale of Sigurd, a valiant warrior destined for greatness. From his miraculous birth to his fateful encounter with the dragon Fafnir, Sigurd's journey is filled with epic battles, mythical creatures, and tragic love. Morris's masterful verse captures the grandeur and drama of ancient Norse sagas, breathing new life into the timeless story of heroism, betrayal, and the enduring power of fate. William Morris (1834-1896), English textile designer, and Icelandic scholar Eirikr Magnusson (1833-1913) were the first to translate the Volsunga saga into English; Morris was so enthused by it that he went on to create his own epic retelling of the story, Sigurd the Volsung.
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The William Morris translation into old English prose is sheer genius. The breadth and depth of the story touches on all of the human emotions - which explains why this legend ? copied from the oral tradition in circa 1100 AD and possibly based on historical fact - has survived for over one thousand years. This particular translation of the heroic deeds of Sigur (Scandinavia version of the German Siegfried) and his love for the fallen Valkyrie Bruhnild - - is far more meaningful and tragic than the German film version popularized by Fritz Lang. Additionally - this version addresses the lifetimes of Sigur and his father Sigmund - - and is not "compressed" into a convenient time scale of years - - - but rather "flows across" decades and lifetimes. I highly recommend this book in addition to ALL of William Morris' translations of the Icelandic sages - e.g. Heimskringl.
