The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson

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 and men. Rich with picturesque poetry and human drama, these stories constitute a vivid pictures of the characters' personalities, intertwined with the comic and injurious results of passion and ambition. This text will appeal to those with an interest in Norse mythology and ancient legends in general, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'Snorri Sturluson', 'Introduction', 'Prologue', 'Here Begins the Beguiling of Gylfi', and 'The Poesy of Skalds'. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.

Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241) was the son of an Icelandic lord who was on the rise. He rose to become Iceland's richest and most powerful leader for a time.

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ISBN 13	9781528770477
ISBN 10	1528770471
Title	The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology
Author	Snorri Sturluson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Read Books
Year published	2022-10-06
Number of pages	326
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