With so incredibly many translations of the Poetic Edda, the #1 question we get is what is the best recommended translation. In our opinion, this translation by Andy Orchard is the best one. It even starts out by translating the title correctly as it is called in Scandinavian countries-"The Elder Edda."
Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, this is unlike the "Prose Edda" which was written around the same time with a clear Christian interpretation of the Norse religion. The Elder Edda is compiled of sources and poems dating back centuries earlier to pagan times. These mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era: the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Völsung family, the Hel-ride of Brynhild and the cruelty of Atli the Hun. Eclectic, incomplete and fragmented, these verses nevertheless retain their stark beauty and their power to enthrall, opening a window on to the thoughts, beliefs and hopes of the Vikings and their world. As most of you already know, this is the #1 reliable source to learn about the Norse religion.
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Product Details
Publisher- Penguin Classics (July 2011)
Language- English
Paperback- 432 pages
Item Weight- 0.3 pounds
Dimensions- 5.1 x 1 x 7.6 inches
ISBN- 9780140435856