The Prose Edda | Snorri Sturluson | Penguin Archive

About The Prose Edda

The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson is a foundational thirteenth-century Icelandic work preserving Norse mythology and explaining the traditions of skaldic poetry.

Gods, giants, creation stories and the end of the world appear alongside guidance on the language and imagery used by poets. This Penguin Archive edition offers a compact route into the source that shaped much of what later readers know about the Norse mythic world.

What this book covers

• Foundational stories of Norse mythology
• The world of gods, giants and Ragnarok
• A compact Penguin Archive presentation

Who this book is for

For readers of mythology, medieval Iceland, Scandinavian literature and primary sources behind modern retellings of Norse stories.

Book details

• Author/contributor:Snorri Sturluson
• Language:English

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Frequently asked question

Is The Prose Edda a modern retelling of Norse myths?
No. It is a medieval source text, presented in English as part of the Penguin Archive series.

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