The Story of Sigurd the Volsung
With contributions by J. W. Mackail · Edited by Helen Scott · Edited by Winifred Turner
"The Story of Sigurd the Volsung" by William Morris is an epic poem published in 1876. Drawing from Norse legend, it tells the tragic tale of the hero Sigmund, his son Sigurd, and Sigurd's wife Gudrun. The story follows Sigurd's quest to slay the dragon Fafnir and claim a cursed treasure, his fateful love for the warrior maiden Brynhild, and the deception that leads to betrayal and death. Spanning over 10,000 lines, this retelling of ancient saga weaves themes of loyalty, vengeance, and doomed romance.
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