Publisher's Synopsis
The Younger Edda 1880 is a book written by Rasmus B. Andersen, which is a collection of Norse mythology and legends. The book is a translation of the original work, the Prose Edda, which was written by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. The Younger Edda 1880 is divided into three parts. The first part, Gylfaginning, tells the story of the creation of the world and the gods and goddesses who inhabit it. The second part, Sk�����ldskaparm�����l, is a guide to the poetic language used in Norse mythology. The third part, H�����ttatal, is a collection of poems that illustrate the different poetic forms used in Norse literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Norse mythology and legends. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Norse gods and goddesses, their stories, and the poetic language used to describe them. The Younger Edda 1880 is a must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology or the history of literature.Also called Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda. An English version of the Foreword; The Fooling of Gylff, the Afterword; Brage's Talk, the Afterword to Brage's Talk and the Important Passages in the Poetical Diction (Skalskaparmal).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.
