Volsunga Saga. The Story of the Voulsungs & Niblungs with certain songs from the Elder Edda. Translated from the Icelandic.

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London: F.S. Ellis 1870. Roy. 8vo. Orig. plain paper boards with printed paper titliing-label to spine (extremities rubbed). (xx 276pp.). Lim. edition of 12 Large Paper Copies for Private Circulation only. Uncut. Contents fine and complete. Preserved in fold. solander cloth case with gilt title to front cover. NOTE: The Volsunga Saga is a tale of power love revenge and betrayal. William Morris learnt Icelandic from Eirikr Magnussson and they worked together on translating the original prose saga. It has been cited as having an influence on many future writers J.R.R. Tolkien included.