Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems

Author(s): HENRY ADAMS BELLOWS

Poetry

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 world's creation and ultimate destruction; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and more.

General Information

  • : 9780486437101
  • : DOVER
  • : Dover Publications
  • : 0.263
  • : 01 July 2004
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : HENRY ADAMS BELLOWS
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 839.61