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THE STORY OF SIGURD THE VOLSUNG AND THE FALL OF THE NIBLUNGS - BY WILLIAM MORRIS - EIGHTH IMPRESSION - LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO. 39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON NEW YORK AND BOMBAY 1904
THE STORY OF SIGURD THE VOLSUNG AND THE FALL OF THE NIBLUNGS. - BOOK I. - SIGMUND.
Of the dwelling of King Volsung, and the wedding of Signy his daughter.
How the Volsungs fared to the Land of the Goths, and of the fall of King Volsung.
Of the ending of all Volsung's Sons save Sigmund only, and of how he abideth in the wild wood.
Of the birth and fostering of Sinfiotli, Signy's Son.
Of the slaying of Siggeir the Goth-king.
How Sigmund cometh to the Land of the Volsungs again, and of the death of Sinfiotli his Son.
Of the last battle of King Sigmund, and the death of him.
How King Sigmund the Volsung was laid in mound on the sea-side of the Isle-realm.
In a time when gods still walked among men, the mighty house of Volsung stands beneath a towering, blossoming tree that crowns its hall with golden leaves. The king’s court is a tapestry of warriors, weavers, and singers, each bound by a fierce loyalty to the ancient rites and the promise of fame. Within these walls, the legend of Sigmund, the fearless patriarch, begins to take shape as he earns a reputation for unmatched bravery and tragic destiny.
The story turns to the political marriage of Sigmund’s daughter, Signy, whose beauty and wisdom draw the attention of the Goth king’s envoy. As gifts and solemn oaths are exchanged, the Volsungs must weigh honor against ambition, and a subtle tension brews that threatens the fragile peace. Meanwhile, Sigmund’s own fate looms dark, his final act casting a long shadow over the unborn child who will inherit his legacy.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (652K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by R. Cedron, L.N. Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-05-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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1834–1896
A brilliant Victorian all-rounder, this writer helped change how people thought about beauty, work, and everyday life. Best known for his poetry, fantasies, and social vision, he also became one of the driving forces behind the Arts and Crafts movement.
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