Younger Edda: Also Called Snorre's Edda Or The Prose Edda (1879)

The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda or The Prose Edda, is a book written by Snorri Sturluson in 13th century Iceland. This 1879 edition is a translation of the original Old Norse text into English by Rasmus B. Anderson. The book is a collection of stories and myths from Norse mythology, including tales of the gods Odin, Thor, and Loki, as well as the creation of the world and the end of the world in Ragnarok. The book also includes discussions of poetry and the use of kennings, or poetic metaphors, in Norse literature. The Younger Edda is an important source for understanding Norse mythology and has influenced literature and popular culture for centuries.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.