The Saga of the Volsungs (Penguin Classics)
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The Saga of the Volsungs (Penguin Classics)
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2000
- ISBN
- 9780140447385
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140447385
ISBN-13
9780140447385
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1606875
Product Key Features
Book Title
Saga of the Volsungs
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
Classics, Medieval, Sagas, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction, Literary Collections
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
4.4 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
839.63
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
Based on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet it is also set in a very human world, incorporating strands from the oral narratives of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. One of the great books of world literature, the saga is an unforgettable tale of princely jealousy, unrequited love, greed and vengeance. With its cursed treasure of the Rhine, sword reforged and magic ring of power, it was a major influence for writers including William Morris and J. R. R. Tolkein and for Wagner's Ring cycle., One of the great books of world literature--an unforgettable tale of jealousy, unrequited love, greed, and vengeance. Based on Viking Age poems and composed in thirteenth-century Iceland, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend, and sheer human drama in telling of the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer, who acquires runic knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet the saga is set in a very human world, incorporating oral memories of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman empire. In his illuminating Introduction Jesse L. Byock links the historical Huns, Burgundians, and Goths with the extraordinary events of this Icelandic saga. With its ill-fated Rhinegold, the sword reforged, and the magic ring of power, the saga resembles the Nibelungenlied and has been a primary source for such fantasy writers as J. R. R. Tolkien and for Richard Wagner's Ring cycle. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
LC Classification Number
PT7287
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- 2***4 (114)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is in perfect like new condition! Appears to have never been read....the pages are clean crisp and inviting....much better than described. The price value is really super nice, as the fast shipping is. My books arrived double wrapped which prevented any damage during delivery...love that. I will certainly be shopping with this Seller again. Seller cares about the books they sell and the customer service is a big WOW. Thank you Seller!
- i***r (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI was nervous when I saw the book came in a plastic mailer bag but it arrived undamaged. the book is as described. I really appreciate that the seller didn't price gouge for a special edition copy. Shipping was very fast! Would buy from them again
- c***m (426)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii; Hardback book in Great Condition as Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!