Publisher's Synopsis
The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda or The Prose Edda, is a book written by Snorri Sturluson in 13th century Iceland. The book is a collection of Norse mythology and legends, as well as a guide to the art of poetry. The book is divided into three parts: Gylfaginning, Sk�����ldskaparm�����l, and H�����ttatal. Gylfaginning tells the story of the Norse gods and their creation, while Sk�����ldskaparm�����l provides a guide to the art of poetry and includes many examples of Norse poetry. H�����ttatal is a collection of poems that demonstrate different poetic meters. The book is an important source of information about Norse mythology and has had a significant impact on modern literature and popular culture. The 1879 edition, translated by Rasmus B. Anderson, is a classic translation of the work and remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Norse mythology.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.
