CarolyneLarrington
Poetic Edda
Poetic Edda
💎 Earn 64 Points (£0.64) on this item.
YOU SAVE £5.15
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about Poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda, a collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, recounts the creation of the world and looks forward to its destruction and rebirth. It features gods and humans, such as Odin, Thor, Loki, and Helgi, Sigurd, Brynhild, and Gudrun, and includes the quest-poem The Lay of Svipdag and The Waking of Angantyr. The poems have influenced artists from Wagner to Tolkien and speak to us as freely as when they were first written down seven hundred and fifty years ago.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 06 May 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
\n
The Poetic Edda, a magnificent collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, opens with The Seeress's Prophecy, which chronicles the creation of the world and anticipates its eventual destruction and rebirth. Within this extraordinary compilation, the exploits of gods and humans are intricately woven, showcasing the remarkable deeds of Odin, the mighty Thor, Loki, the mischievous trickster, the enchanting goddesses, and the formidable giants who stand as their adversaries. Alongside the heroic Helgi, Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer, Brynhild the shield-maiden, and the relentless Gudrun, these figures navigate the realm of myth and legend. This translation also includes the captivating quest-poem, The Lay of Svipdag, and The Waking of Angantyr, where a courageous girl confronts her deceased father to reclaim his sword.
The poems of the Edda, spanning seven hundred and fifty years, exhibit a remarkable range of emotions, from comic to tragic, from instructive to grandiose, from witty to profound. They have left an indelible mark on artists such as Wagner and Tolkien, resonating with audiences as freely as when they were first penned. The Seeress's Prophecy sets the stage for the epic journey that unfolds within the pages of the Poetic Edda, painting a vivid picture of the world's origins and the forces that shape its destiny.
\n Weight: 470g\n
Dimension: 146 x 223 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198834571\n \n
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
