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The Prose Edda

By: Snorri Sturluson

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The most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source of Norse mythology Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. In prose interspersed with powerful verse, the Edda shows the gods' tragic realization that the future holds one final cataclysmic battle, Ragnarok, when the world will be destroyed. These tales have proved to be among the most influential of all myths and legends, inspiring works such as Wagner's Ring Cycle and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Translated with an Introduction and notes by JESSE BYOCK

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014191274X

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9780141912745

The Prose Edda

Tales from Norse Mythology

By: Snorri Sturluson

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The Prose Edda

Tales from Norse Mythology

By: Snorri Sturluson

One of the great storybooks of the middle ages: a master storyteller from the thirteenth century recounts classic tales of Icelandic mythology along with a lesson to young poets on the importance of learning, respecting, and continuing traditional Icelandic poetic styles.

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Univ of California Press

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0520234774

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9780520234772

Heimskringla

By: Snorri Sturluson,Lee M. Hollander

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Heimskringla

By: Snorri Sturluson,Lee M. Hollander

Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Snorri Sturluson tells us how scions of those descendants, the Swedish kings, colonised and subdued Norway, shire by shire, until King Harald Fairhair united the whole realm. The long line of his successors ruled Norway with varying fortunes, achieving, at one time, a far-flung dominion encompassing a major part of the British Isles and Denmark, besides the homeland. Great missionary kings, especially Olaf Haraldsson (who was later canonised and became the patron saint of Norway), introduced Christianity, and with it southern and western influences. Other rulers weakened the kingdom by their fratricidal struggles or wars with pretenders. Through the whole history, one senses the gradual rise of a national awareness. Snorri Sturluson is, without compare, the greatest historian of the Middle Ages. His work reflects the attitudes of his own troubled times and country, the Iceland of the thirteenth century, torn by bloody feuds.

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University of Texas Press

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0292730616

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9780292730618

The Heimskringla

By: Snorri Sturluson,Samuel Lang,Rasmus Bjorn Anderson

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The Heimskringla

By: Snorri Sturluson,Samuel Lang,Rasmus Bjorn Anderson

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Sagwan Press

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137723147X

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9781377231471

King Harald's Saga

By: Snorri Sturluson

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King Harald's Saga

By: Snorri Sturluson

This compelling Icelandic history describes the life of King Harald Hardradi, from his battles across Europe and Russia to his final assault on England in 1066, less than three weeks before the invasion of William the Conqueror. It was a battle that led to his death and marked the end of an era in which Europe had been dominated by the threat of Scandinavian forces. Despite England's triumph, it also played a crucial part in fatally weakening the English army immediately prior to the Norman Conquest, changing the course of history. Taken from the Heimskringla - Snorri Sturluson's complete account of Norway from prehistoric times to 1177 - this is a brilliantly human depiction of the turbulent life and savage death of the last great Norse warrior-king.

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Penguin UK

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0141915072

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9780141915074

The Prose, Or, Younger Edda Commonly Ascribed to Snorri Sturluson

By: Snorri Sturluson 1179?-1241

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The Prose, Or, Younger Edda Commonly Ascribed to Snorri Sturluson

By: Snorri Sturluson 1179?-1241

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Franklin Classics Trade Press

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0353100161

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9780353100169

Heimskringla

The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

By: Snorri Sturluson,Heimskringla

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Heimskringla

The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

By: Snorri Sturluson,Heimskringla

Heimskringla is the best known of the Old Norse kings' sagas. It was written in Old Norse in Iceland by the poet and historian Snorri Sturluson (1178/79-23rd sept. 1241) ca. 1230. The name Heimskringla was first used in the 17th century, derived from the first two words of one of the manuscripts (kringla heimsins - the circle of the world).Heimskringla is a collection of tales about the Norwegian kings, beginning with the legendary Swedish dynasty of the Ynglings, followed by accounts of historical Norwegian rulers from Harald Fairhair of the 9th century up to the death of the pretender Eystein Meyla in 1177. The exact sources of his work are disputed, but included earlier kings' sagas, such as Morkinskinna, Fagrskinna and the twelfth century Norwegian synoptic histories and oral traditions, notably many skaldic poems. Snorri had himself visited Norway and Sweden. For events of mid-12th century, Snorri explicitly names the now lost work Hryggjarstykki as his source. The composition of the sagas is Snorri's. (wikipedia)

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1451565844

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Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

Ynglinga, Halfdan Svarte, Harald Hårfagre, Håkon Góði, King Harald Grafeld, Olaf Tryggvason, Olaf II Haraldson, Magnus Góði, Harald Hardråde, Olaf Kyrre

By: Snorri Sturluson

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Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

Ynglinga, Halfdan Svarte, Harald Hårfagre, Håkon Góði, King Harald Grafeld, Olaf Tryggvason, Olaf II Haraldson, Magnus Góði, Harald Hardråde, Olaf Kyrre

By: Snorri Sturluson

Heimskringla is a collection of sagas about the Norwegian kings, beginning with the saga of the legendary Swedish dynasty of the Ynglings, followed by accounts of historical Norwegian rulers from Harald Fairhair of the 9th century up to the death of the pretender Eystein Meyla in 1177. Contents: Kings' Sagas Ynglinga Saga Halfdan the Black Saga Harald Harfager's Saga Hakon the Good's Saga Saga of King Harald Grafeld and of Earl Hakon Son of Sigurd King Olaf Trygvason's Saga Saga of Olaf Haraldson (St. Olaf) Saga of Magnus the Good Saga of Harald Hardrade Saga of Olaf Kyrre Magnus Barefoot's Saga Saga of Sigurd the Crusader and His Brothers Eystein and Olaf Saga of Magnus the Blind and of Harald Gille Saga of Sigurd, Inge, and Eystein, the Sons of Harald Saga of Hakon Herdebreid Magnus Erlingson's Saga

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802689748X

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King Harald's Saga

By: Snorri Sturluson

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By: Snorri Sturluson

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The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology

By: Snorri Sturluson

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The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology

By: Snorri Sturluson

This text contains 'The Prose Edda' - the wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse Mythology. From the dawn of the world's creation to its ultimate destruction, these enthralling Norse stories chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. Rich with picturesque poetry and human drama, these stories constitute a vivid pictures of the characters' personalities, intertwined with the comic and injurious results of passion and ambition. This text will appeal to those with an interest in Norse mythology and ancient legends in general, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'Snorri Sturluson', 'Introduction', 'Prologue', 'Here Begins the Beguiling of Gylfi', and 'The Poesy of Skalds'. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.

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1446546179

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King Harald's Saga

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The Prose, Or, Younger Edda Commonly Ascribed to Snorri Sturluson

The Prose, Or, Younger Edda Commonly Ascribed to Snorri Sturluson

Heimskringla

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Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

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King Harald's Saga

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology

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