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The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Kindle Edition

by William Morris (Translator), Eiríkr Magnússon (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
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  1. Print length
    119 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 12, 2012
  5. File size
    252 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0082RSDCA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 12, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 252 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1500410802
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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MK
5.0 out of 5 stars Archaic English, beautiful rendition
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2014
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This rendition of Volsungasaga is for those who demand great accuracy in their translation. It is not for the casual reader,who prefers to gloss over words and terms.
The spare, stark storytelling of the sagas is well evidenced here. Intact are the references to Runic ciphers, the world view of our ancestors, and the constraints that defined life for the princely and warrior classes in those times.
Volsungasaga remains a powerful mythic expression, one immortalized by Richard Wagner, retold over generations which remains unique and prescient to this day.
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Murf the Surf
5.0 out of 5 stars learning about our viking heritage
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014
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It amazes me how much is out there but are yet fragments of what is left of Saxon culture. Remember that the early Christians destroyed the libraries of Alexandria. They burned all the Mayan history books too. Charlemagne neatly got rid of the pagan culture of his own peoples to placate Rome and the game of thrones. Peace out.
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Garrett S
4.0 out of 5 stars My Not So Scholarly Opinion
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014
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I'm only 20% done but as a lover of things related to the Norsemen, it's a great read. Hard to follow sometimes as it's in the archaic style, but I enjoy it that way. A modern translation would not be as good. Great on kindle because you can highlight the words you have trouble with!
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TeeDubyaDee
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read and fantastic story
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
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A wonderful read and fantastic story! Book received in reasonable amount of time and in new condition as expected. Very pleased customer.
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Rhainz
3.0 out of 5 stars The source of much and more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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The origin of some of the spices and flavors found in Tolkien and Martin. With dwarves and dragons, cursed gold and children cooked and served to their father. This is the genesis of all fantasy from Disney surrounding Sleeping Beauty with thorns and flames to a forest named Mirkwood.
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not much of a scholar so can remark to much on the translation but I enjoyed the
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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An amzing saga, very well told. I'm not much of a scholar so can remark to much on the translation but I enjoyed the read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth The Time
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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The folklore of Western Civilization is rooted here.
This is where the spirit and the strength of the western ethos is carved.
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Dr. Neil S. Kaye
5.0 out of 5 stars Good version of a classic
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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Not my favorite story, but this is an epic saga and was our book club's choice. We each had different versions/translations and comparing them, this one was the winner.
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Gyll
5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know really.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2018
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Enjoyable. I like the authors sense of humour to. Easy to follow and interesting.
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J. Huggins
2.0 out of 5 stars Strange English, decided to go with "Penguin Classics Saga Of Volsungs"
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2015
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Strange English, decided to go with "Penguin Classics Saga Of Volsungs" which I haven't even started the Saga yet, the introduction is pretty elaborate and interesting...
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fenriss wolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2015
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brilliant read thoroughly enjoyed this book
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J. A. Lafferty
4.0 out of 5 stars Good to read again.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2013
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I first read this from the public library when I was young. It is good to have the chance to revisit.
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