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This modern English translation of the Poetic Edda brings to life the significant historical and mythological texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript. It offers crucial insights into the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavia, including their worldview on creation and destruction. Jackson Crawford's authoritative and engaging interpretations are complemented by headnotes and a general introduction, providing readers with essential context to appreciate Viking beliefs, motivations, and values.
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The Poetic Edda, Jackson Crawford
- Language
- Released
- 2015
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- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €38.03
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- Title
- The Poetic Edda
- Subtitle
- Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jackson Crawford
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781624663574
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- This modern English translation of the Poetic Edda brings to life the significant historical and mythological texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript. It offers crucial insights into the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavia, including their worldview on creation and destruction. Jackson Crawford's authoritative and engaging interpretations are complemented by headnotes and a general introduction, providing readers with essential context to appreciate Viking beliefs, motivations, and values.