The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse L. Byock

The Saga of the Volsungs

Jesse L. Byock

164 pages first pub 1200 (editions) user-added

nonfiction classics poetry religion adventurous dark medium-paced
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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 93%
dark 46%
challenging 24%
informative 24%
emotional 14%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 37%
slow 19%

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3.91

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