Publisher's Synopsis
The Volsunga Saga is a classic Icelandic epic tale that tells the story of the legendary hero Sigurd and his adventures. Originally written in the 13th century, this English translation by Eirikr Magnusson was first published in 1907. The story is set in the mythical world of Norse gods and heroes and follows Sigurd as he battles dragons, fights alongside powerful warriors, and falls in love with the beautiful Valkyrie Brynhild. The tale is full of action, romance, and tragedy, and has influenced many other works of literature and art throughout history. This edition includes an introduction by Magnusson, explaining the historical and cultural context of the story, as well as notes and appendices providing further background information and explanations of specific terms and references. Overall, The Volsunga Saga is a captivating and important piece of Icelandic literature that is sure to delight readers interested in mythology, epic tales, and adventure stories.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.
