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The Story of Sigurd the Volsung

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    William Morris's The Story of Sigurd the Volsung is a classic fantasy and folklore and fairy tales poetry collection. Readers will find themes of völsunga saga.

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    About The Story of Sigurd the Volsung

    "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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    • Völsunga saga

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    The Story of Sigurd the Volsung was written by William Morris.

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    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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