22 results for 'Sturluson, Snorri'

The Heimskringla is a collection of Old Norse sagas that tells the story of the kings of Norway from the late 9th century to the mid-13th century. Written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson,...

King Harald's Saga: A Turbulent Life and Savage Death This compelling Icelandic history tells the story of King Harald Hardradi, from his battles across Europe and Russia to his final assault on...

The Edda: A Collection of Norse Poems and Legends Snorri Sturluson's prose Edda was compiled over twenty years as a textbook for young poets who sought to praise kings. This comprehensive work...

The Prose Edda is a 13th-century compilation of Old Norse myths, stories, and poetic theories by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. This book is a cornerstone of Norse mythology, offering insights...

The Prose Edda: A Window into Norse Mythology Written in Iceland over a century after the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is a rich source of Norse mythology, featuring giants, dwarves, and elves, as well...

Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse KingsThis comprehensive history of the Norse kings, written by Icelandic poet and chieftain Snorre Sturlason, chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended...

The Prose Edda is a unique glimpse into early Norse mythology. Written in Old Norse by Snorri Sturluson in the thirteenth century, it was compiled to preserve the myths and poetic conventions of...

Heimskringla is the third part in the three-volume translation of Snorri Sturluson's seminal work.This comprehensive collection of Old Norse texts provides a unique insight into the history and...

The Heimskringla is a historic account of Norway's early history, written by Snorri Sturluson. First published in 1906, this edition features the original text with minimal corrections.Translated and...

The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson is a foundational text of Norse mythology, compiled around 1220. This collection of myths and legends has survived through medieval manuscripts, offering a unique...

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson is a collection of enthralling stories that chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. From the dawn of the world's...

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson This collection of Norse stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient mythology. From the dawn of creation to the...

The Poetic and Prose Eddas by Snorri Sturluson Explore the captivating world of Norse mythology with this beautifully curated edition. Combining two seminal texts, The Poetic Edda and The Prose Edda,...

The Viking Age was a complex and transformative period in European history. From their northern fastnesses, Norse warriors, explorers, and merchants raided, traded, and settled across wide areas of...

The Liar's Key by Mark Lawrence In this gripping second volume of The Red Queen's War series, Mark Lawrence weaves a complex and dark fantasy epic. As the stakes grow higher, the boundaries between...

The Wheel of Osheim by Mark Lawrence In this gripping third volume of The Red Queen's War series, Mark Lawrence weaves a tale of horror and desperation. As the forces of darkness close in, two men...

Septimus Heap embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his friends. Merrin Meredith's return sets off a chain of events that puts Septimus and Jenna in grave danger. Tertius Fume, the ghost of the first...

The Complete Heimskringla (Royal Collector's Edition) is a collection of sagas about Swedish and Norwegian kings. It begins with the legendary Yngling dynasty, followed by accounts of historical...

Odin's Ways: A Guide to the Pagan God in Medieval Literature explores the complex and multifaceted figure of Odin in medieval literature. This comprehensive study draws on a wide range of sources,...

Gisli Sursson's Saga and the Saga of the People of Eyri presents two contrasting tales of fate and honour. In one, Gisli, a traditional Viking-age hero, seeks revenge at any cost, leading to a tragic...

Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop by Kiley Dunbar In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Borrow a Bookshop is the perfect place to escape the stresses of the season. But for Icelandic...

The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads by Heidi Herman In Icelandic folklore, a unique Christmas tale about trolls has been passed down for over 1,500 years. The story of the Yule Lads is rooted in...