The Younger Edda 1880

The Younger Edda 1880 is a book written by Rasmus B. Andersen, which is a comprehensive study of the ancient Norse mythology and legends. The book is a translation of the original work by Snorri Sturluson, a 13th-century Icelandic scholar, and poet. The Younger Edda is a collection of stories and poems that recount the creation of the world, the lives of the gods and goddesses, and the adventures of legendary heroes. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Norse mythology. The first part, called Gylfaginning, describes the creation of the world and the gods who inhabit it. The second part, called Skaldskaparmal, provides a guide to the art of poetry and storytelling, which was highly valued in Norse culture. The third part, called Hattatal, is a collection of poems that demonstrate the various poetic forms used in Norse literature. The Younger Edda 1880 is an important work that provides insight into the beliefs and values of the ancient Norse people and their rich cultural heritage.Also called Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda. An English version of the Foreword; The Fooling of Gylff, the Afterword; Brage's Talk, the Afterword to Brage's Talk and the Important Passages in the Poetical Diction (Skalskaparmal).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.