The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs

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The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs

by William Morris

EN·~11 hours·46 chapters

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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

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THE STORY OF SIGURD THE VOLSUNG AND THE FALL OF THE NIBLUNGS. - BOOK I. - SIGMUND.

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Of the dwelling of King Volsung, and the wedding of Signy his daughter.

20:53
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How the Volsungs fared to the Land of the Goths, and of the fall of King Volsung.

13:45
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Of the ending of all Volsung's Sons save Sigmund only, and of how he abideth in the wild wood.

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Of the birth and fostering of Sinfiotli, Signy's Son.

25:12
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Of the slaying of Siggeir the Goth-king.

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How Sigmund cometh to the Land of the Volsungs again, and of the death of Sinfiotli his Son.

15:18
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Of the last battle of King Sigmund, and the death of him.

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How King Sigmund the Volsung was laid in mound on the sea-side of the Isle-realm.

5:49

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

William Morris

William Morris

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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