The Story of Sigurd the Volsung

In Norse mythology Sigurd is known as the dragon slayer. William Morris (1834-1896) was a British artist and writer. Morris wrote poetry, fiction and translated Icelandic. Morris was part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and was one of the founders of the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Morris believed that art should be hand made and affordable. He also felt that no one form of art was superior to any other. As an artist Morris worked with textiles in weaving, dyeing, carpet making, and wood block printing. His writing often reflected his socialist views. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung is an epic in verse form first published in 1876. Sigurd is the son of King Sigmund. Regin is an ancient mysterious man who teaches Sigurd the ways of the kings. Sigurd must steal the armor guarded by the Wallower on the Gold. With his steed Grayfell and armed with his sword, the Wrath of Sigurd the young man must cross the Glittering Heath to find the Treasure of Andvari.