The Poetic Edda
The Heroic Poems
Will be published approx. on 26. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-486-46021-5 (ISBN)
Description
The companion volume to Dover's The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems, this vibrant compilation presents the heroic sagas of Scandinavia's ancient oral traditions. These timeless legends of superhuman warriors and doomed lovers have inspired storytellers such as Richard Wagner and J. R. R. Tolkien and continue to enchant modern readers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-46021-5 (9780486460215)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Henry Adams Bellows is also known for his acclaimed translation of Peter Abélard's The Story of My Misfortunes. His work on The Poetic Edda is praised for its balanced approach.
Content
General Introduction
Lays of the Heroes
Völundarkvitha
Helgakvitha Hjorvarthssonar
Helgakvitha Hundingsbana I
Helgakvitha Hundingsbana II
Fra Dautha Sinfjotla
Gripisspo
Reginsmol
Fafnismol
Sigrdrifumol
Brot af Sigurtharkvithu
Guthrunarkvitha
Sigurtharkvitha en Skamma
Helreith Brynhildar
Drap Niflunga
Guhtrunarkvitha II, en Forna
Guhtrunarkvitha III
Oddrunargratr
Atlakvitha en Grönlenzka
Atlamol en Grönlenzku
Guthrunarhvot
Hamthesmol