The Saga of the Volsungs by Jesse L. Byock

The Saga of the Volsungs

Jesse L. Byock with Jesse L. Byock (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1200 (editions)

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 47%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
emotional 15%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
reflective 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 37%
slow 18%

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3.91

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