The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda: Poetry Guide and Free Edition

The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Snorri Sturluson (?–1241). The listed translation credits are Anderson, Rasmus Björn (1846–1936).

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"The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda" by Snorri Sturluson is an Old Norse textbook written in Iceland during the early 13th century. This comprehensive guide to Norse mythology and poetic composition serves as the fullest source for understanding the myths of the North Germanic peoples. Through question-and-answer dialogues, lists of poetic devices, and discussions of traditional verse, it functioned as a textbook helping Icelandic poets master the complex art of skaldic poetry and interpret ancient mythological references.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda
• Author credits: Snorri Sturluson (?–1241)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Anderson, Rasmus Björn (1846–1936)

Catalogue subjects

• Mythology, Norse
• Scalds and scaldic poetry

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• Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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