
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.
Subjects

1834–1896
A central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English writer and designer brought medieval romance, social criticism, and a deep love of beauty into everything he made. His stories and poems still stand out for their rich imagination and their belief that art should belong in everyday life.
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