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Title: The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer (Penguin Classics) by Jesse L. Byock ISBN: 0-14-044738-5 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: January, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00

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Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (13 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A "MUST-READ" for Anyone Interested in Vikings!!
Comment: "The Saga of the Volsungs : The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer" is a MUST READ for anyone with interest in the Vikings and their lore! There are a number of translations out there. But, in my opinion this one is clearly the best!

Rating: 5
Summary: An elegant translation, simple and economical
Comment: Jesse Byock's translation of the Saga of the Volsungs is a wonderful book. Elegant yet simple, Byock has taken care to tell the story as directly and concisely as possible. Many older translations of this text rely on flowery prose to bring the story of Sigurd the Dragonslayer to life. But Byock takes care to present the tale accurately, allowing the text to speak for itself. The introduction to the text, while setting the stage for the story, also provides a look at some of the contemporary adaptations of the Sigurd story, such as Richard Wagner's ring cycle. All lovers of literature will find this translation worthwhile, but readers of fantasy fiction (particularly Tolkien), and those interested in Viking literature will find this to be a must have item!

Rating: 5
Summary: Saga of the Volsungs
Comment: This is one of the few Viking sagas that probably has more roots in mythology than actual history, but its one of the most entertaining ones also. Includes appearances by Odin, Valkyries and a dragon along with all the usual inter tribal "politics" of heads getting cracked by swords and axes.

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