The Prose Edda
| Author | : Snorri Sturluson |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2006-07-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486451510 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486451518 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (518 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Prose Edda by : Snorri Sturluson
Download or read book The Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2006-07-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wellspring for modern knowledge of Norse mythology, these legends of gods and heroes were created to preserve the Vikings' narrative style from European influence. Edda means "poetic art," and this guidebook for Icelandic poets has been a timeless inspiration for generations of writers, including Wagner, Borges, and Tolkien.
