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The Poetic Edda

Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes
By Jackson Crawford
Series: Hackett Classics
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The Poetic Edda, translated by Jackson Crawford, is a collection of medieval Nordic poems that form a foundational part of Norse mythology. The book includes mythical tales of gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki, as well as heroes and legendary sagas. Renowned for its exploration of themes such as fate, honour, and glory, it provides deep insights into the values and beliefs of early Norse culture.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're fascinated by Norse mythology and the stories of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, this collection translated by Jackson Crawford brings these ancient tales to life with clarity and vigour. Dive into the epic sagas and lyrical poems that capture the imagination and offer insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Norse world.

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These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians. Jackson Crawford's modern versions of these poems are authoritative and fluent and often very gripping. With their individual headnotes and complementary general introduction, they supply today's readers with most of what they need to know in order to understand and appreciate the beliefs, motivations, and values of the Vikings.

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Jackson Crawford's translation of The Poetic Edda is praised for being both accessible and engaging, offering a readable English version that balances authenticity with clarity. His writing style is noted for its rhythm and simplicity, making the text approachable while maintaining the original's spirit. Educators recommend it for teaching Norse mythology due to its clear presentation and consistent free verse rendition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624663567

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 0

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 392

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Arts & Culture Jackson Crawford Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Jackson Crawford holds an MA in linguistics from the University of Georgia and a PhD in Scandinavian Studies from the University of WisconsinMadison. From 2011 to 2020 he taught the Old Norse language, as well as courses in Norse mythology and Old Norse saga literature, at major universities including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and the University of Colorado Boulder. During that time, he also served as a consultant on a popular video game, television programs, and major Hollywood films. Since 2020 he has been an independent educator, using his YouTube channel and popular translations of Norse myths and sagas from Hackett Publishing to reach hundreds of thousands of viewers and readers with well-sourced information about Norse language, mythology, and runes. His research interests today focus on the relationship of the runes to Mediterranean alphabets, as well as the use of linguistic criteria to determine the date of Old Norse texts.

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