Edda
About this book
"Over a period of twenty years Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose Edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. His work surveys the content, style and metres of traditional Viking poetry and includes a lengthy poem of Snorrie's own, praising the king of Norway. Ironically, Snorri was killed in his own cellar in Iceland in 1241 on the instigation of the king of Norway, as a result of political intrigue. The Edda contains the most extensive account of Norse myths and legends that has survived from the Middle Ages as well as the popular stories of Odin winning back the mead of poetic inspiration and Thor fishing for the Midgard serpent" --
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 7 readers · 259 pages · ≈ 4 h 48 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Edda?
About ≈ 4 h 48 m — 259 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Edda?
259 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Edda?
It sits on the Mythology, Poetry, Short Stories shelves.
Is Edda in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Edda?
Snorri Sturluson.
Where can I read Edda online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library