The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs (Aziloth Books)

by William Morris and William 1834-1896 Morris

Book Overview

William Morris is more widely known for his beautifully designed 'Arts and Crafts' wallpapers, but his first love was ancient Nordic Poetry, and especially the 13th century Icelandic 'Volsunga Saga'. Morris was obsessed with this tale from his youth, and over many years penned a 10,000 line epic poem that, on publication, was accorded high praise by such literary luminaries as George Bernard Shaw and T. E. Lawrence. The saga tells the History of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1909735418
• ISBN13: 9781909735415
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Aziloth Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"