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The Saga of the Volsungs: The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok Audio CD – Unabridged, Jan. 15 2019

by Jackson Crawford (Author)
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From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.

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  1. Print length
    1 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blackstone Audio
  4. Publication date
    Jan. 15 2019
  5. Dimensions
    14.73 x 1.52 x 14.22 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1982604689
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1982604684
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A clear, idiomatic English style that also retains the feel of the original is no easy feat, and Crawford succeeds admirably...This translation should serve well those who teach the sagas, their students, and any interested readers.

-- " Medieval Review"

This is a wonderfully supple and idiomatic modern translation of the most important account of the legendary Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer and his family in Old Norse-Icelandic literature. Crawford's version is vivid, clear, and exciting, tracing the intrigues, killings, battles, and magic that shape the lives of Sigurd's kindred. Coupled with it is the brilliant sequel, the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok. Rarely translated into English before, the saga tells of Sigurd's daughter and her husband, the unparalleled Viking king and hero, Ragnar, who is also a dragon-slayer. Lively and fresh, with gripping dialogue and intense scenes of action, the saga has long deserved to be better known. In Jackson Crawford it has found the perfect translator.

-- "Carolyne Larrington, professor of medieval European literature, University of Oxford"

About the Author

Jackson Crawford earned his PhD in Scandinavian studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MA in linguistics from the University of Georgia. He has taught Norse mythology, the Old Norse language, and the history of the Scandinavian languages at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, Berkeley. He is an Instructor of Nordic studies and coordinator of the Nordic program at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Audio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Jan. 15 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged AUDIO
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982604689
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982604684
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 136 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.73 x 1.52 x 14.22 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #2,051,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jackson Crawford earned his Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Georgia. He has taught Norse mythology, the Old Norse language, and the history of the Scandinavian languages at UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently Instructor of Nordic Studies and Coordinator of the Nordic Program, University of Colorado Boulder. Visit JacksonWCrawford.com

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  • Lucas Norton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Translation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2018
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    Fantastic translation of the Saga of the Volsungs (one of the most famous and most important sagas) and the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (a lesser known saga, which until now has been difficult to find an English translation of).

    Many other translators either use an overly archaic style of English or translate the Old Norse far too literally making it difficult for casual modern readers to understand, but Dr Jackson Crawford has translated these sagas into easily readable and understandable modern English. His introduction section and family tree of the characters across both sagas helps readers to understand the story and also the context in which they were written. A very gripping read
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  • Karen Lopez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro the saga of the Volsungs
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2019
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    Llego antes de lo esperado
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  • Anon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A most generous 5 stars but the tale are worth it
    Reviewed in France on June 4, 2025
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    The Ragnar saga was more interesting to me yet a lovely old tale of heroism with a good traduction from Dr. Crawford.
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  • NCMR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 17, 2022
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    It is a translation to english of the Saga of the Volsungs and the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok. The Saga of the Volsungs is one of the most important books of german and nordic literature, being used by Wagner even more than The German Version of the story. Meanwhile The Saga of Ragnar is mostly entertainment even though it did inspire the modern show 'vikings'. The show differs greatly from the saga.
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  • Ellie Bostwick
    5.0 out of 5 stars and it's an excellent way to showcase the importance of both sagas in ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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    While studying Norse myth and legend has become something of a passion for me personally over the last few years, I admit that finding the time to sit down and do so is often a challenge. A challenge accepted, to be clear, but it's a special pleasure to find translations that make it even easier, and Dr. Crawford's work here is one such example. As others have mentioned, the work is not only accessible but engaging, and both the solid introduction, well-organized glossary, and referents to poems in the Poetic Edda serve to provide helpful information or points of access for those looking to delve deeper into the world of Norse myth. It's a versatile translation- one that stands perfectly well on its own as a tale, but provides plenty of avenues for learning more. It grows with you, which is probably one of the highest recommendations I can give .

    Matching the Saga of the Volsungs to their 'sequel' is also an inspired choice that keeps a reader invested in both tales, and it's an excellent way to showcase the importance of both sagas in Norse legend as well as their influence in other literature. If I have any complaints, it's that this translation was addictive enough that I stayed up far too late reading (and finishing) it. Definitely a version worth losing sleep over, however, and one I plan to recommend to others in the future.
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