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 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 94%
dark 50%
informative 25%
challenging 21%
emotional 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
reflective 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 7%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 35%
slow 17%

Average rating

3.92

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