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The Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2005-07-28
The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-28 with Fiction categories.
The stirring, bloody, and tragic saga that inspired such artists as Wagner, Borges, and Tolkien Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic knowledge of their own impending destruction in the cataclysmic battle of Ragnarok. Its time scale spans the eons from the world's creation to its violent end. This robust new translation captures the magisterial sweep and startling psychological complexity of the Old Icelandic original.
The Elder Edda
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language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2013-11-07
The Elder Edda written by and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with Poetry categories.
Part of a new series Legends from the Ancient North, The Elder Edda is one of the classic books that influenced JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 'So the company of men led a careless life, All was well with them: until One began To encompass evil, an enemy from hell. Grendel they called this cruel spirit...' J.R.R. Tolkien spent much of his life studying, translating and teaching the great epic stories of northern Europe, filled with heroes, dragons, trolls, dwarves and magic. He was hugely influential for his advocacy of Beowulf as a great work of literature and, even if he had never written The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, would be recognised today as a significant figure in the rediscovery of these extraordinary tales. Legends from the Ancient North brings together from Penguin Classics five of the key works behind Tolkien's fiction.They are startling, brutal, strange pieces of writing, with an elemental power brilliantly preserved in these translations.They plunge the reader into a world of treachery, quests, chivalry, trials of strength.They are the most ancient narratives that exist from northern Europe and bring us as near as we will ever get to the origins of the magical landscape of Middle-earth (Midgard) which Tolkien remade in the 20th century.
The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths
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Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 1996-10-31
The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-10-31 with Fiction categories.
THE DEFINITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RETELLING OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY 'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the Trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book, discover the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. 'An excellent introduction to Norse Mythology' Amazon Review 'Extremely well written, highly engaging and entertaining' Amazon Review 'Viking myths and legends written in a humorous and enlightening way' Amazon Review
The Prose Edda
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Author : Jesse Byock
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2005-07-28
The Prose Edda written by Jesse Byock and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-28 with Fiction categories.
The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source for Norse mythology. Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, it tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. It also preserves the oral memory of heroes, warrior kings and queens. In clear prose interspersed with powerful verse, the Edda provides unparalleled insight into the gods' tragic realization that the future holds one final cataclysmic battle, Ragnarok, when the world will be destroyed. These tales from the pagan era have proved to be among the most influential of all myths and legends, inspiring modern works as diverse as Wagner's Ring Cycle and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
The Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-01-24
The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-24 with Social Science categories.
The Prose Edda, ranking with the world's great mythologies, contains the most extensive account of the Norse universe, from its creation to its destruction. This unabridged edition includes introduction, notes and an extensive list of alternative names.
The Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-29
The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-29 with categories.
Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic knowledge of their own impending destruction in the cataclysmic battle of Ragnarok. Its time scale spans the eons from the world's creation to its violent end. This robust new translation captures the magisterial sweep and startling psychological complexity of the Old Icelandic original. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1992
The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Fiction categories.
One of the great storybooks of the middle ages: a master storyteller from the thirteenth century recounts classic tales of Icelandic mythology along with a lesson to young poets on the importance of learning, respecting, and continuing traditional Icelandic poetic styles.
Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher: Everyman Paperback Classics
Release Date : 1987
Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by Everyman Paperback Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Gods, Norse categories.
The only prose account of the old faith of the Vikings, the Asatru. This is the source material, handed down for centuries, about the lives of Odin, Thor and Loki. These gods are mentioned daily by millions of people. The Asatru has always been a source of inspiration for great artists and this book collects the best works of art inspired by the Edda. many of these paintings have never before been collected in a book. Material from the 19th and 20th Century are presented.
The Norse Myths
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Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 1981-07-12
The Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-07-12 with Fiction categories.
With black-and-white drawings throughout, here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world to life and bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite mafic-wielding Freyja.
The Prose Edda
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Author : Snorri Sturluson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-05
The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-05 with categories.
The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source for Norse mythology. Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, it tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. It also preserves the oral memory of heroes, warrior kings and queens. In clear prose interspersed with powerful verse, the Edda provides unparalleled insight into the gods' tragic realisation that the future holds one final cataclysmic battle, Ragnarok, when the world will be destroyed. These tales from the pagan era have proved to be among the most influential of all myths and legends, inspiring modern works as diverse as Wagner's Ring Cycle and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. This new translation by Jesse Byock captures the strength and subtlety of the original, while his introduction sets the tales fully in the context of Norse mythology. This edition also includes detailed notes and appendices.