The Elder Edda

Name: The Elder Edda
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140435856
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A Book of Viking Lore

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The Elder Edda is a compilation of ancient poetic texts from Norse mythology and heroic legends, believed to be composed around the 13th century. It offers a vivid portrayal of the Norse gods, their exploits, and the epic sagas of mythical heroes. This collection serves as a vital source for understanding the cultural and historical context of Northern European lore.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by Norse mythology, ancient poetry, and cultural legends. You might enjoy exploring the tales and mythic poetry, which provide insights into the beliefs, values, and heroics of the Viking age. This work offers a compelling glimpse into the Scandinavian world of gods, heroes, and cosmic struggles, perfect for those interested in the rich tapestry of Northern European folklore.

The Elder Edda

Collects poems that: are compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, are based on sources dating back centuries earlier, and tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era - the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Volsung family, the Hel-ride of Brynhild and the cruelty of Atli the Hun.

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A new translation of one of the literary wonders of the medieval world and the greatest source of knowledge of Viking lore in existence.

Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, these mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era—the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Völsung family, the Hel-ride of Brynhild, and the cruelty of Atli the Hun.

Eclectic, incomplete, and fragmented, these verses nevertheless retain their stark beauty and their power to enthrall, opening a window onto the thoughts, beliefs, and hopes of the Vikings and their world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140435856

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Andy Orchard
Translated by Andy Orchard

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

ANDY ORCHARD is Professor of English and Medieval Studies in the University of Toronto, and since 2007 Provost and Vice-Chancellor of Trinity College. He is the author of The Poetic Art of Aldhelm (1994), Pride and Prodigies- Studies in the Monsters of the 'Beowulf'-Manuscript (2nd edition 2003), The Cassell Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend (3rd edition 2002), and A Critical Companion to 'Beowulf' (2nd edition 2005), as well as editor and co-editor of several collections, scholarly journals and academic series.