The Prose Edda - by Snorri Sturluson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The Prose Edda 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>The Prose Edda</em> is our richest treasure trove of Germanic and Norse mythology</strong>--starting with a creation myth, passing through the struggle of the gods, giants, dwarves, and elves for survival and supremacy, and ending in the <em>Ragnarok</em>, a final all-engulfing battle wherein the world itself is destroyed. Norse mythology has captured many imaginations, and inspired epics including Wagner's <em>The Ring</em> and J. R. R. Tolkien's <em>Lord of the Rings</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>The <em>Prose Edda</em>, also known as the <em>Younger Edda, Snorri's Edda</em> and, historically, simply as <em>Edda</em>, was written in Old Norse in Iceland during the thirteenth century. In 1220, Snorri Sturluson, a respected poet, parliamentarian, and a visitor to the royal court of Norway, decided to compile the myths and poetic conventions of Norse mythology before they vanished under the influence of Christianity and the verse forms of Europe. The result is the <em>Prose Edda, </em>a unique glimpse of early Norse mythology.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Snorri Sturluson</strong> (1179-1241), poet, historian, the most powerful chieftain in Iceland and "Lawspeaker" of the Icelandic Parliament, The Althing is a significant figure in Icelandic history. His extensive writings beyond the <em>Prose Edda</em> provide insight into Scandinavian history and are among the earliest records of the discovery of Vinland (North America).</p><p>This <strong>unabridged edition</strong> includes introduction, notes and an extensive list of alternative names</p>
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