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In Tolkien’s rendition of the great Northern legend, we follow the heroic exploits of Sigurd, famed for slaying the dragon Fafnir, and his destined union with the Valkyrie Brynhild. The narrative then turns to betrayal, culminating in Sigurd’s murder by his blood‑brothers, Brynhild’s despair, and the ensuing grief of Gudrún.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien
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