The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson

The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson

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Snorri Sturluson feared that the traditional techniques of Norse poetics, the pagan kennings, and allusions to mythology would be forgotten with the introduction of new verse forms from Europe. This book was designed as a handbook for poets to compose in the style of the skalds of the Viking age.

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The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson

Snorri Sturluson feared that the traditional techniques of Norse poetics, the pagan kennings, and allusions to mythology would be forgotten with the introduction of new verse forms from Europe. This book was designed as a handbook for poets to compose in the style of the skalds of the Viking age.
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ISBN 13 9780520012325
ISBN 10 0520012321
Title The Prose Edda
Author Snorri Sturluson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 1964-08-01
Number of pages 136
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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