The Prose Edda
The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson, published by Benediction Classics on July 24, 2015, is an unabridged edition that spans 174 pages and is presented in English. This work serves as a comprehensive collection of Norse mythology, beginning with a creation myth and exploring the struggles of gods, giants, dwarves, and elves, culminating in the cataclysmic event known as Ragnarok. Written in Old Norse during the thirteenth century, this edition captures the essence of early Norse beliefs and traditions.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of tales that have influenced various cultural works, including notable epics. The Prose Edda not only preserves these myths but also provides insight into the poetic conventions of the time, reflecting the historical context of Iceland and its literary heritage. This edition includes an introduction, notes, and an extensive list of alternative names, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the intricate world of Norse legends and mythology.
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The Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology. Complete and unabridged.
The Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology–starting with a creation myth, passing through the struggle of the gods, giants, dwarves, and elves for survival and supremacy, and ending in the Ragnarok, a final all-engulfing battle wherein the world itself is destroyed. Norse mythology has captured many imaginations, and inspired epics including Wagner’s The Ring and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.
The Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda, Snorri’s Edda and, historically, simply as Edda, was written in Old Norse in Iceland during the thirteenth century. In 1220, Snorri Sturluson, a respected poet, parliamentarian, and a visitor to the royal court of Norway, decided to compile the myths and poetic conventions of Norse mythology before they vanished under the influence of Christianity and the verse forms of Europe. The result is the Prose Edda, a unique glimpse of early Norse mythology.
Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), poet, historian, the most powerful chieftain in Iceland and “Lawspeaker” of the Icelandic Parliament, The Althing is a significant figure in Icelandic history. His extensive writings beyond the Prose Edda provide insight into Scandinavian history and are among the earliest records of the discovery of Vinland (North America).
This unabridged edition includes introduction, notes and an extensive list of alternative names
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