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The Story of Siegfried
James Baldwin
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"How long," asked I, "shall I live to enjoy this wealth and this wisdom, and to walk as a god among men? Shall I be long-lived as the Asa-folk, and dwell on the earth until the last Twilight comes?"
"It is written," answered Skuld, "that a beardless youth shall see thy death. But go thou now, and bide thy time."
Here Regin ended his story, and both he and Siegfried sat for a long time silent and thoughtful.
"I know what you wish," said Siegfried at last. "You think that I am the prince of whom the weird sisters spoke; and you would have me slay the dragon Fafnir, and win for you the hoard of Andvari."
"It is even so," answered Regin.
"But the hoard is accursed," said the lad.
"Let the curse be upon me," was the answer. "Is not the wisdom of the ages mine? And think you that I cannot escape the curse? Is there aught tha. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
Tolkein-esque story and Norse mythology blended together. Very enjoyable!
Written for young adults, it really reads well from anyone interested in just a good story. Faced paced and well written, it's sure to entertain. I liked it so much I ordered his retelling of Roland.
I do have to say, I enjoyed this. I would have given it 3.5 stars if I had the option of half-stars, but as it isn't something I can see myself consistently rereading or suggesting to others, I rounded down.
I enjoyed Baldwin's interpretation of Siegfried's life. It's certainly more continuous than o
You will like this book if you like-Tolkien, Norse Mythology, Iliad, Beowulf, Hercules
This is a great story told in an innovative prose. The story of Siegfried is one of my favorites (the Niebelunglied is my favorite medieval epic), and this book gives the story credit. This book will not change you