The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems by Henry Adams Bellows (English) Paperba

Description: The Poetic Edda by Henry Adams Bellows The ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen live on in these translations known as the "Lays of the Gods." This 13th-century collection recaptures a mythical world that influenced Tolkien and other storytellers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The vibrant Old Norse poems in this collection, which may have been brought together as early as the thirteenth century, authentically capture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. In addition, their images of a mythical world profoundly influenced latter-day storytellers as Richard Wagner and J. R. R. Tolkien. Known as the "Lays of the Gods," these mythological poems include the Voluspo, one of the broadest conceptions of the worlds creation and ultimate destruction ever crystallised in literary form; the Hovamol, a compilation of sagacious counsels reminiscent of the biblical book of Proverbs; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterisations; and the Thrymskvitha, a ballad of enduring loveliness. The Poetic Edda is not only of the highest interest to students of antiquity; in the exceptionally detailed and complete translations included here, it offers lovers of poetry and myth some of the most remarkable surviving specimens from a distant age of poet-singers and oral traditions. Long Description The vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These mythological poems include the Voluspo, one of the broadest literary conceptions of the worlds creation and ultimate destruction; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and more. Details ISBN0486437108 Language English Translator Henry Adams Bellows ISBN-10 0486437108 ISBN-13 9780486437101 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 839.61 Year 2004 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1885 Death 1939 Short Title POETIC EDDA Author Henry Adams Bellows Series Dover Value Editions Subtitle The Mythological Poems DOI 10.1604/9780486437101 UK Release Date 2004-08-27 AU Release Date 2004-08-27 NZ Release Date 2004-08-27 US Release Date 2004-08-27 Pages 288 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Publication Date 2004-08-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145109722;

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