{"product_id":"poetic-edda","title":"Poetic Edda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 384 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 May 2019\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 470g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 146 x 223 x 29 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780198834571\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarolyneLarrington","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44100491772154,"sku":"9780198834571","price":12.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/0fd812671b54239cb958b48fafa5ab97.jpg?v=1625472249","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/poetic-edda","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}