Snorri sturluson books list of books by author snorri sturluson. He was the author of the prose edda or younger edda and the heimskringla, a history of the norwegian kings that begins with legendary material and moves through to early medieval scandinavian history. Snorri sturlusons edda viking society for northern research. Firstly, one must appreciate that this is snorri s edda the prose edda, and will appeal mostly to those who have an avid interest or appreciation of nordic mythology. Sturluson s work contains his versions of numerous norseicelandic myths as well as a fair catalogue of tropes, motifs and kennings of skaldic poetry. He was twice elected lawspeaker at the icelandic parlia.
Tales from norse mythology by snorri sturluson and jesse l. The prose edda written by icelands legendary and powerful leader snorri sturluson is widely considered to be one of the top norse mythology books of all time. Over a period of twenty years, snorri sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. He was elected twice as lawspeaker to the icelandic parliament, the althing. Snorra edda or, historically, simply as edda, is an old norse work of literature written in iceland during the early th century. The prose edda study guide contains a biography of snorri sturluson, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The prose edda, penguin classics by snorri sturluson.
The prose edda forms the basis of what the world knows as norse mythology, and contains legends of the creation of the cosmos and the bestknown stories of odin, thor, and the other gods. It was designed as a handbook for poets to compose in the style of the skalds of the viking ages. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. May 02, 2016 the prose edda, by snorri sturleson full length audibook also known as the younger edda or snorris edda, the prose edda is a threepart work composed or at least compiled by thirteenthcentury. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Jun 08, 2014 the prose edda is one of the most famous epic poems of the viking age, written by a medieval contemporary named snorri sturlson. Snorri sturluson edda viking society web publications. Edda s wise papa knows of a place where she can make friends. Snorri sturluson simple english wikipedia, the free. Gylfaginning is the first part of snorri sturluson s edda, and contains. The prose edda of snorri sturlson by arthur gilchrist brodeur.
The prose edda quotes by snorri sturluson goodreads. Prose edda is a work without predecessor or parallel. The prose edda contains a wide variety of lore which a skald poet of the time would need to know. The younger edda may in one sense be regarded as the sequel or commentary of the elder edda.
Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. His work surveys the content, style and metres of traditional viking poetry and includes a poem of snorri s own, praising the king of norway. He then explains the ornate diction of the ancient skaldic poets and explains the great variety of poetic metres used in skaldic read more. Snorri sturluson wrote his edda, also known as the prose edda, around 1220. Byock overview written in iceland a century after the close of the viking age, the prose edda is the source of most of what we know of norse mythology. He was the author of the prose edda or younger edda, which consists of gylfaginning the fooling of gylfi, a narrative of norse mythology, the skaldskaparmal, a book of poetic. The elder edda is poetry, while the younger edda is mainly prose. Pdf the prose edda book by snorri sturluson free download. Snorri sturluson 1178 september 23, 1241 was an icelandic historian, poet and politician. Widely considered as compiled by icelandic scholar and historian snorri sturluson around the year 1220, the prose edda contains a euhemerized prologue followed by three tales. Prose edda project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Norse influences on galadriel in the fellowship of the ring. Brodeur, arthur gilchrist, 1888publication date 1916 topics. Free download or read online the prose edda pdf epub book. The prose edda of snorri sturlson, free ebook global grey. The younger edda, also known as snorres edda, or the prose edda, is a collection of old norse poems preserved by snorri sturluson 11791241. He was threetime elected lawspeaker at the icelandic parliament, the althing. Pdf snorri sturluson and the edda download ebook full pdf. The name is not found as the heading of this part of the text in any early manuscript r and w have large ornamental initials at 12, though. Snorri, a descendant of the great poet and hero of the egils saga, egill skallagrimsson, was brought up at oddi from the age of three in the home of jon loptsson, the most influential.
The prose edda is a sort of handbook of norse mythology and poetics, mainly in prose, but citing large amounts of verse, usually to illustrate its points, although one, rarelytranslated, section is a long series of verses with prose commentary on. It is an exposition of the rule of poetic diction with many examples, applications, and retellings of myths and legends. The prose edda literature essays are academic essays for citation. Download the prose edda ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format. Prose eddaskaldskaparmal wikisource, the free online library. See all books authored by snorri sturluson, including edda, and egils saga. The prose edda is a text on old norse poetics, written about 1200 by the icelandic poet and politican snorri sturlson, who also wrote the heimskringla. Snorri sturluson was in the fullest sense a product of his time. Like but lokis relations with svadilfari were such that a while later he gave birth to a colt. The edda in prose is the most famous of all the works. Snorri sturluson feared that the traditional techniques of norse poetics, the pagan kennings, and the allusions to mythology would be forgotten with the introduction of new verse forms from europe. The prose edda, also known as the younger edda, snorri s edda icelandic. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Wikipedia article the second part of the younger edda of snorri sturluson the skaldskaparmal or language of poetry is effectively a dialogue between the norse god of the sea. The main characters of this classics, history story are. A similar combination of scholarly and imaginative talent is seen in the prose edda c. Snorri sturluson compiled it in the way that it is arranged here. Anthony faulkes, copenhagen 1985 early icelandic manuscripts in facsimile xv. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled, by the icelandic scholar and. The prose edda, by snorri sturleson full length audibook. Zcm309 december 18th 2014 early danish history and religion snorri sturluson.
The younger edda or snorri sturlusons edda in english. His work surveys the content, style and metres of traditional viking poetry and includes a lengthy poem of snorries own, honoring the king of norway. This is an excellent translation of snorri sturluson s prose edda. The prose edda, also known as the younger edda, snorri s edda or simply edda, is an old norse work of literature written in iceland in the early th century. Sturlusons work contains his versions of numerous norseicelandic myths as well as a fair catalogue of tropes, motifs and kennings of skaldic poetry. The younger edda contains the systematized theogony and cosmogony of our forefathers, while the elder edda presents the odinic faith in a 28 series of lays or rhapsodies. But then she remembers that valkyries are very brave. Written by icelands most versatile literary genius, snorri sturluson s prose edda is a work without predecessor or parallel. The prose edda the prose edda, or younger edda, is a classic collection of norse myths of the icelandic people. The prose edda, also known as the younger edda, snorris edda or simply edda, is an old norse. A large part of what we know about nordic mythology stems from his edda. The prose edda the prose edda table of contents the prose edda. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the prose edda by snorri sturluson. Also called snorres edda, or the prose edda by snorri sturluson.
Jan 31, 2006 written in iceland a century after the close of the viking age, the prose edda is the source of most of what we know of norse mythology. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled, by the icelandic scholar and historian snorri sturluson. Edda learns that being different is what makes her special and she begins to make new friends. The prose edda is the most renowned of all works of scandinavian literature and our most extensive source for norse mythology.
This edition was created and published by global grey globalgrey 2018. The prose edda, by snorri sturleson full length audibook also known as the younger edda or snorri s edda, the prose edda is a threepart work composed or at least compiled by thirteenthcentury. The source of inspiration for modern works as diverse as the tetralogy of wagner and tolkien the lord of the rings, snorri sturlson of edda en prose is a collection of pagan tales that are among the most influential of all myths and legends, translated with notes and an introduction by jesse byock in penguin modern classics. Together with the poetic edda, it comprises the major store of scandinavian mythology. It is told of him that he gave to a wandering woman, in return for her merrymaking, a plowland in his realm, as much as four oxen might turn up in a day and a night. Intended to be a handbook in skaldic poetry, it preserves invaluable mythological tales that were on the verge of being forgotten even in sturluson s time.
Snorri sturluson edda prologue and gylfaginning edited by anthony faulkes. Young king gylfi ruled the lands that are now called sweden. In this work snorri arranges and recounts the legends of norse mythology in an entertaining way. It is essentially a collection of four sections interspersed with excerpts from earlier skaldic and eddic poetry containing tales from norse mythology. The assumption that snorri sturluson is responsible for writing the prose edda is largely based on the following paragraph from a portion of codex upsaliensis, an early 14thcentury manuscript containing the prose edda. Snorri sturluson, icelandic poet, historian, and chieftain, author of the prose edda and the heimskringla. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled, by the icelandic scholar, lawspeaker, and historian snorri sturluson c. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The prose edda sturluson, snorri, brodeur, arthur gilchrist on. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers of norse mythology. Snorri sturluson also spelled snorre sturlason was an icelandic historian, poet and politician.
Over a period of twenty years snorri sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. Written in iceland, a century after the close of the viking age, it tells ancient stories of the norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. The prose edda, also known as the younger edda, snorris edda icelandic. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 180 pages and is available in paperback format. King gylfi ruled the land that men now call sweden. Norse mythology penguin classics snorri sturluson, jesse l. The prose edda brodeur translation snorri sturleson 1178 1241, translated by arthur gilchrist brodeur 1888 1971 also known as the younger edda or snorri s edda, the prose edda is a threepart work composed or at least compiled by thirteenthcentury icelandic scholar snorri sturluson. Snorri sturluson books list of books by author snorri. Reflections on the creation of snorri sturlusons prose edda. Dec 11, 2019 edda menor by snorri sturluson and a great selection of similar used, new and collectible books available now at edda menor by snorri sturluson, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Snorris authorship of the prose edda is considered established by. Snorra edda or simply edda, is an old norse work of literature written in iceland in the early th century. The first edition of the novel was published in 1220, and was written by snorri sturluson.