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Edda

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Edda
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Anthony Faulkes
By (author) Snorri Sturluson
Edited by Anthony Faulkes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133
Category/GenreLiterary studies - classical, early and medieval
Literary studies - poetry and poets
ISBN/Barcode 9780460876162
ClassificationsDewey:839.68
Audience
Undergraduate
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date 23 January 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Primarily intended as a text book on the traditional poetry of the vikings this version also contains the most complete survey extant of the mythology of pagan Scandinavia.

Author Biography

The only English translation of the three sagas in a single volume Includes introduction, notes, selected criticism, further reading, text summary, indexes and a chronology of early Icelandic literature Includes nine specially commissioned maps Reset with wide B format pages to give generous margins for notes