The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs
Description of book
'The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs' is an epic poem by William Morris, recounting the story of Norse hero Sigmund and his descendants. Sigurd, the son of Sigmund, grows up to become a warrior, slaying dragons and falling in love with Brynhild, a handmaiden of Odin. Despite their love, Sigurd marries another at the behest of others, and tragedy unfolds. Morris's work is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Norse mythology and heroic sagas, and has been praised by critics and scholars for over a century.
