Larrington, Carolyne
The Poetic Edda
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199675340
- author:
- Larrington, Carolyne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 1.5 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- History,Religious History, Other Religions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Poetic Edda is a collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry that explores the creation and destruction of the world. The book begins with The Seeress's Prophecy, which recounts the creation of the world and looks forward to its destruction and rebirth. This great collection of poetry introduces the exploits of gods and humans, including the one-eyed Odin, Thor, Loki, and the heroic Helgi, Sigurd, and Brynhild. The poems of the Edda are known for their comic, tragic, instructive, grandiose, witty, and profound qualities, and have influenced artists and writers for centuries. A new edition of this revised translation includes the quest-poem The Lay of Svipdag and The Waking of Angantyr, adding to the richness and diversity of the collection. Oxford World's Classics has made this collection available, providing an accurate text with expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.
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