The Edda

By L. Winifred Faraday

Book Overview

The Edda is a book written by Winifred Faraday that explores the ancient Norse mythology and legends. The book is divided into two parts: the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. The Prose Edda is a collection of stories that were written by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. It includes tales of gods, heroes, and giants, as well as the creation of the world and the end of the world. The Poetic Edda is a collection of poems that were written in Old Norse and were passed down orally for centuries before being written down in the 13th century. These poems tell the stories of the gods and their adventures, as well as the heroic deeds of mortals. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes and a glossary to help readers understand the language and terminology used in the Edda. Overall, The Edda is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the rich mythology of the Norse people.1902. This volume contains No. 12 and 13 of the Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance and Folklore, and represents The Edda I and II, The Divine Mythology of the North and The Heroic Mythology of the North.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162621389
• ISBN13: 9781162621388
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"