Sturluson, Snorri
Sturluson: Edda (Everyman)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780460876162
- author:
- Sturluson, Snorri
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.95 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
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 surveys the style, metres, and content of traditional Viking poetry, including Snorri's own poem in honour of a Norwegian king. The Edda contains some of the most extensive accounts of Norse myths and legends that have survived from the Middle Ages. It tells the famous story of Odin winning back the mead of poetic inspiration, as well as the tale of Thor fishing for the Midgard serpent. Published in 1995, this paperback edition brings to life the rich world of Norse mythology and poetry, offering a unique insight into the culture and traditions of the Viking era.
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