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

Author
William Morris
Series
William Morris Library
Language
English
Length
430 pages
ISBN
9781787360440
Published
10 September 2019
Imprint
Sovereign
  • William Morris
  • British Literature
  • Bloomsbury
  • British design
  • socialism
  • fantasy
  • utopia
  • tales

Description

In William Morris's epic, "The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs," the legendary Sigurd rises as a hero amidst the grandeur and tragedy of Norse mythology. Armed with the enchanted sword Gram, he valiantly faces dragons and treacherous gods, weaving a destiny entwined with love and betrayal. Morris's lyrical prose breathes life into this saga, exploring themes of heroism, fate, and the timeless battle between power and honor.

Author

William Morris (1834–1896) was poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist — a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement who also helped invent modern fantasy. News from Nowhere imagined a just England; The Well at the World's End and The Wood Beyond the World sent readers into quests of language as rich as tapestry. Morris wanted beauty in daily things and stories that felt handmade.