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Edda - (Everyman S) Annotated by Snorri Sturluson (Paperback)

Name: Edda - (Everyman S) Annotated by Snorri Sturluson (Paperback)
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SKU: 83219910
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"But the king's heart swells, bulging with courage in battle, where heroes sink down..." Over a period of twenty years Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose Edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings.
Author(s): Snorri Sturluson
288 Pages
Poetry, Ancient & Classical
Series Name: Everyman S

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Book Synopsis

"But the king's heart swells, bulging with courage in battle, where heroes sink down..."

Over a period of twenty years Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose Edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. His work surveys the content, style and metres of traditional Viking poetry and includes a lengthy poem of Snorrie's own, honoring the king of Norway. Ironically, Snorri was killed in his cellar in Iceland in 1241 on the instigation of the king of Norway, as a result of political intrigue.

The Edda contains the most extensive account of Norse myths and legends that have survived from the Middle Ages as well as the famous stories of Odin winning back the mead of poetic inspiration and Thor fishing for the Midgard serpent.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Poetry

Sub-Genre: Ancient & Classical

Series Title: Everyman S

Publisher: Everyman Paperbacks

Format: Paperback

Author: Snorri Sturluson

Language: English

Street Date: April 6, 1995

TCIN: 83219910

UPC: 9780460876162

Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-3221

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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A: The book explores Norse myths, legends, and traditional Viking poetry styles and content.
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Q: How long did it take Snorri to compile the prose Edda?

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A: Snorri Sturluson took twenty years to compile the prose Edda.
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Q: What significant event happened to Snorri Sturluson?

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A: Snorri Sturluson was killed in 1241 due to political intrigue instigated by the king of Norway.
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