The Prose Edda

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The most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source of Norse mythology

Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. In prose interspersed with powerful verse, the Edda shows the gods' tragic realization that the future holds one final cataclysmic battle, Ragnarok, when the world will be destroyed. These tales have proved to be among the most influential of all myths and legends, inspiring works such as Wagner's Ring Cycle and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Translated with an Introduction and notes by JESSE BYOCK

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Authors:
Byock, Jesse
Year Published:
2005
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780140447552
Number of Pages:
224
Publication Date:
28/07/2005
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date:
28/07/2005
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9780140447552

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