The Story of the Volsungs & Niblungs: With Certain Songs from the Elder Edda

“”And he chased the deer of the forest, and many a wood-wolf slew . . .”” *

Son of King Sigmund, young Sigurd is taught the ways of kings by the ancient, mysterious Regin — who then sets him upon the seemingly impossible task: to steal the divine armor guarded by the Wallower on the Gold — the great serpent Fafnir.

Astride the war-steed Grayfell and armed with a sword named the Wrath of Sigurd, the young hero crosses the Glittering Heath in pursuit of peril, glory — and the Treasure of Andvari.

First published in 1876, this verse epic ranks high among the masterworks of William Morris (1835-1896).