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The only English translation to include the complete work - a must-have for all students of early Norse literature. Over a period of twenty years, Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose EDDA as a textbook for young poets who wish
The Prose Edda, often known as the Younger Edda, is a compilation of Old Norse myths, stories, and poetic theories assembled in the 13th century by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. This book is a cornerstone of Norse mythology and offers vital insights
The most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source of Norse mythology Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the bat
The first volume of a new translation of Snorri Sturluson's history of the Norwegian kings, with introduction and notes. The second edition is corrected and updated.
"The Prose Edda", or "Younger Edda", is a classic collection of Norse myths of the Icelandic people believed to have been written or compiled by Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220. Preserved through a
Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and sti
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
Edda af Snorri Sturluson er et hovedværk i skandinavisk litteratur og den mest udtømmende kilde til nordisk mytologi. Bogen blev skrevet i Island og fortæller historien om verdens skabelse, krige, guder og helte samt om det ragnarok, der en dag vil lægge
Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Major section on 15-year reign of Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Based on earlier histories, oral traditions, plus new
Dive into the rich and captivating world of Norse mythology, history, and legendary kings with The Heimskringla , the iconic literary masterpiece by Snorri Sturluson. This timeless collection of sagas is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the heroic tal
This text contains 'The Prose Edda' - the wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse Mythology. From the dawn of the world's creation to its ultimate destruction, these enthralling Norse stories chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods