The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok, Ben Waggoner
The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok, Ben Waggoner
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The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok

Author: Ben Waggoner

Narrator: Ray Chase

Unabridged: 2 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/12/2015

Synopsis

Although based on historical persons from the ninth century, Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons are the subjects of compelling legends dating from the Viking era. Warriors, raiders, and rulers, Ragnar and his sons inspired unknown writers to set down their stories over seven centuries ago. This volume presents new and original translations of the three major Old Norse texts that tell Ragnar’s story: The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, The Tale of Ragnar’s Sons, and The Sögubrot. Ragnar’s death song, the “Krákumál,” completes the story. Extensive notes and commentary are provided, helping listeners enter the world of these timeless stories of Viking adventure.

About Ben Waggoner

Ben Waggoner is an independent scholar of Viking-era Norse culture and religion, as well as a translator of Old Norse literature, focusing on the “legendary sagas.” A native of south Louisiana, he now lives in Arkansas with his wife and son. When he’s not translating sagas, he teaches science.

About Ray Chase

Ray Chase graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in theater and a minor in cinema and television. He has since worked extensively as a voice-over artist. Among his dozens of audiobook narrations are Ian Douglas’ Heritage trilogy and Robert Olen Butler’s Christopher Marlowe Cobb thrillers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Iophil on February 03, 2018

La Saga di Ragnarr, tornata recentemente alla ribalta in quanto fonte d'ispirazione per l'attualissima serie tv Vikings, è costituita da una raccolta di racconti che delineano alcuni episodi, azioni e personaggi della mitologia scandinava, delineando vita e imprese di alcune delle figure di spicco d......more

Goodreads review by John on April 28, 2013

It’s not an easy read. The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok is patchwork of literary styles, genres, and stories. Add a lot of names and genealogies and a rather wordy translation, and you have a bit of work ahead of you. But it’s worth it. The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok contains tree sagas, a list of Swedish ki......more

Goodreads review by Janet on May 28, 2014

I have been watching the TV show "Vikings" so this was very interesting to read. The author uses three major old Norse stories to tell Ragnar's life and deeds. There is a lot of speculation as to whether there actually was a "Ragnar". He has been identified as various historical persons of this peri......more

Goodreads review by Demos on February 03, 2018

La saga di Ragnar. Un libro per appassionati del mondo norreno e delle sue leggende. Questa lettura l'ho iniziata data la curiosità e passione per la mitologia in generale. Il libro inizialmente parte facendo un excursus storico sulle fonti da cui è tratto (può risultare pesante ), le quali sono quasi......more

Goodreads review by erigibbi on May 27, 2021

La Saga di Ragnarr narra le vicende e le gesta eroiche di alcuni importanti personaggi della storia norrena. A causa di materiale andato perduto, o mai reperito, non tutto viene spiegato alla perfezione o con esattezza. Molto spesso si fanno supposizioni, si creano leggende. A questo proposito la pre......more

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