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The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson
Hardcover
Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryScandinavian History
ISBN13: 9781023000390
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson offers a vital glimpse into the heart of Norse mythology and the world of the Icelandic sagas. This volume presents foundational texts exploring the rich tapestry of scalds and scaldic poetry, providing invaluable insights into the historical and literary landscape of the Nordic countries.
Compiled and written by figures like Snorri Sturluson, these Eddas are cornerstones of understanding Norse beliefs, legends, and heroic tales. They serve as essential resources for anyone interested in ancient and classical poetry and literary criticism. Delve into the world of gods and heroes through these timeless verses, preserved through generations and meticulously prepared for print republication. Discover the power and beauty of the Eddas, where history and mythology intertwine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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