The Volsunga Saga (1907)

The Volsunga Saga is an epic Icelandic saga that tells the story of the legendary hero Sigurd and his adventures. The saga is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Sigurd's life. The first part tells the story of Sigurd's father, Sigmund, and his battle against the evil king Siggeir. The second part follows Sigurd as he slays the dragon Fafnir and obtains the cursed treasure that leads to his downfall. The third part tells the story of Sigurd's love for the Valkyrie Brynhild and their tragic end. The fourth and final part focuses on the revenge of Sigurd's widow, Gudrun, against those who caused his death. The Volsunga Saga is a classic of Norse literature and has been influential in shaping the modern fantasy genre. This edition, translated by Eirikr Magnusson, was first published in 1907 and features an introduction by William Morris.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.