Volund Smed

Volund Smed: Melodrama is a literary work written by Holger Drachmann and published in 1894. The book is a dramatic tale that tells the story of Volund Smed, a legendary blacksmith from Norse mythology. The melodrama explores the themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions.The story revolves around the character of Volund, who is a skilled blacksmith and craftsman. He falls in love with a beautiful princess named Hervor, who is promised to another man. Despite the obstacles, Volund and Hervor begin a secret affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Hervor's fianc����� discovers their relationship.The fianc�����, King Nidud, captures Volund and cuts off his legs, leaving him crippled and unable to escape. Volund seeks revenge by creating magical weapons and using them to kill Nidud's children. The story ends tragically, with Volund being captured and imprisoned for his crimes.Volund Smed: Melodrama is a classic work of literature that has been praised for its vivid imagery, engaging characters, and powerful themes. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology, melodrama, or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.