The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse L. Byock

The Saga of the Volsungs

Jesse L. Byock

160 pages first pub 1200 (editions) user-added

nonfiction poetry religion adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

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 sh...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 48%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
emotional 18%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 29%
slow 18%

Average rating

3.92

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