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The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún - JRR Tolkien (2009) Summary - 3.87 ⭐️
Book 400: The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún - JRR Tolkien (2009)
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Book at a glance: The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún by J.R.R. Tolkien, published posthumously in 2009, is a poetic retelling of the Norse sagas associated with the Volsung legend and the myth of Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Written in alliterative verse, the work reflects Tolkien’s deep immersion in Old Norse literature, mythology, and philology. The text comprises two major lays: The Lay of the Völsungs , recounting Sigurd's heroic exploits, and The Lay of Gudrún , which explores the tragic aftermath of betrayal…
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