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The Younger Edda 1880

The Younger Edda 1880

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Fiction AnthologiesScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1162734795
ISBN13: 9781162734798
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Younger Edda 1880 is a book written by Rasmus B. Andersen. It is a collection of Norse mythology and legends, which were compiled in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. The book is divided into three parts: the Prologue, the Gylfaginning, and the Sk�����ldskaparm�����l. The Prologue discusses the creation of the world and the gods, as well as the different realms of Norse mythology. The Gylfaginning tells the story of the god Odin and his pursuit of knowledge, as well as the creation of the world and the different gods and goddesses. The Sk�����ldskaparm�����l is a guide for poets, which includes descriptions of various mythical creatures and gods, as well as advice on how to compose poetry.The book provides a fascinating insight into Norse mythology and legends, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. The Younger Edda 1880 is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular read today.Also called Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda. An English version of the Foreword; The Fooling of Gylff, the Afterword; Brage's Talk, the Afterword to Brage's Talk and the Important Passages in the Poetical Diction (Skalskaparmal).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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