The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson, Jean I. Young (Translator), Jean L. Young (Translator), Jean I. Young (Selected by)
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(Paperback - New Edition)
- Pub. Date: April 2002
- 131pp
- Sales Rank: 239,048
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: April 2002
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Format: Paperback, 131pp
- Sales Rank: 239,048
- ISBN-13: 9780520234772
- ISBN: 0520234774
- Edition Number: 1
- Edition Description: New Edition
Synopsis
The wellspring for modern knowledge of Norse mythology, these legends of gods and heroes were created to preserve the Vikings' narrative style from European influence. Edda means "poetic art," and this guidebook for Icelandic poets has been a timeless inspiration for generations of writers, including Wagner, Borges, and Tolkien.
Biography
Iceland's most versatile literary genius, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241) was born in western Iceland, the son of a great chieftain. Early in his career, he won a reputation at home and in Norway for his poetic talents. Later he traveled to Norway and wrote about the lives of the kings: Heimskringla Saga, Egil's Saga, and Saint Oláf's Saga, a work unsurpassed in Icelandic prose.
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Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythologyby Anonymous
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October 17, 2007: I think it is very very good and you would injoy it. It is mythology ficiton and would work perfectly for a mythology book report. Hope you have fun reading it! I know oyu will.
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