The Story of Sigurd the Volsung by William Morris

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Author Morris, William, 1834-1896
Contributor Mackail, J. W. (John William), 1859-1945
Editor Scott, Helen
Editor Turner, Winifred
Title The Story of Sigurd the Volsung
Note Portions condensed into prose by Winifred Turner and Helen Scott
Credits E-text prepared by David Starner, Cori Samuel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Story of Sigurd the Volsung" by William Morris is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. This work retells the epic tale of Sigurd, a legendary hero from Norse mythology, intricately woven with themes of valor, betrayal, and fate. The poem draws heavily from the ancient "Volsunga Saga," revisiting the stories of gods, dragons, and the complex interactions of mortal heroes and giants. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to the lineage of Sigurd and the significant events that set the stage for his legendary journey. King Volsung, Sigurd’s ancestor, is depicted alongside his daughter Signy and their noble house, enveloped in myths of valor and ancient prophecies. The narrative takes a dark turn as Siggeir, the Goth king, enters their lives, leading to battles and the eventual downfall of the Volsungs. Within this opening portion, we witness the struggles of loyalty and fate as Sigmund, Sigurd's father, and the other sons of Volsung face betrayal and fight for their honor amidst encroaching doom. The rich, lyrical text serves to immerse readers in a world where bravery and beauty continually clash with treachery and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Völsunga saga
Category Text
EBook-No. 13486
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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