The Poetic Edda Illustrated

Author : Olive Bray,W. G. Collingwood,Cecilia Dart-Thornton
Publisher : Leaves of Gold Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Eddas
ISBN : 0987500139

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The Poetic Edda - Illustrated by Olive Bray,W. G. Collingwood,Cecilia Dart-Thornton Pdf

TOLKIEN'S BOOKSHELF #2: THE POETIC EDDA The Poetic Edda, also known as The Elder Edda, is a collection of thirty-four Icelandic poems, interwoven with prose, dating from the 9th century to the 12th. J. R. R. Tolkien readily acknowledged his debt to this source. He was sixteen years old when the Viking Club of London published this beautifully illustrated translation by Olive Bray. Readers of Tolkien's work will easily spot his inspirations - the names of the dwarves in The Hobbit; riddle games; Mirkwood; the Paths of the Dead; an underworld creature being tricked into remaining above-ground until dawn, when sunlight turns him to stone; different races calling a single thing by various names, and more. Illustrator W. G. Collingwood was an English author, artist, antiquary and professor. In 1897 he travelled to Iceland where he spent three months exploring the actual sites that are the settings for the medieval Icelandic sagas. His study of Norse and Anglican archaeology made him widely recognized as a leading authority, and his Art Nouveau-style illustrations for the Bray edition are rich with symbolism. The Poetic Edda, the most important existing source on Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends, is part of the literature that influenced Tolkien's inner world, informing the creation of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Leaves of Gold Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1925110044

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The Poetic Edda - a Book That Inspired Tolkien by Anonim Pdf

THE POETIC EDDA - With Original Illustrations. A BOOK THAT INSPIRED TOLKIEN. Also contains the original Old Norse text, side by side with English translations. The Poetic Edda, also known as The Elder Edda, is a collection of thirty-four Icelandic poems, interwoven with prose, dating from the 9th century to the 12th. Professor J. R. R. Tolkien readily acknowledged his debt to this source. He was sixteen years old when the Viking Club of London published this beautifully illustrated translation by Olive Bray. Readers of Tolkien's work will easily spot his inspirations - the names of the dwarves in The Hobbit; riddle games; Mirkwood; the Paths of the Dead; an underworld creature being tricked into remaining above-ground until dawn, when sunlight turns him to stone; different races calling a single thing by various names, and more. The language is archaic, so for 21st century readers a glossary is provided at the back of this book, as well as an index of names to help identify all the characters. Bray's lengthy introduction has also been revised for modern readers, and some footnote citations omitted; all else remains as it was in Tolkien's time.Remarkably in Bray's edition, the original Icelandic text was included. This would have appealed to Tolkien, as a philologist. He must have relished comparing the English words with the Icelandic, page by page. Illustrator W. G. Collingwood was an English author, artist, antiquary and professor. In 1897 he travelled to Iceland where he spent three months exploring the actual sites that are the settings for the medieval Icelandic sagas. He produced a large number of sketches and watercolours during this time and published an illustrated account of his expedition in 1899. His study of Norse and Anglican archaeology made him widely recognized as a leading authority, and his Art Nouveau-style illustrations for the Bray edition are rich with symbolism. The Poetic Edda, the most important existing source on Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends, is part of the literature that influenced Tolkien's inner world, informing the creation of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Author : Carolyne Larrington,Caroylyne Larrington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780857727275

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Winter is Coming by Carolyne Larrington,Caroylyne Larrington Pdf

Game of Thrones is a phenomenon. As Carolyne Larrington reveals in this essential companion to George R R Martin's fantasy novels and the HBO mega-hit series based on them the show is the epitome of water-cooler TV. It is the subject of intense debate in national newspapers; by PhD students asking why Westeros has yet to see an industrial revolution, or whether astronomy explains the continent's climatic problems and unpredictable solstices ('winter is coming'); and by bloggers and cultural commentators contesting the series' startling portrayals of power, sex and gender. Yet no book has divulged how George R R Martin constructed his remarkable universe out of the Middle Ages. Discussing novels and TV series alike, Larrington explores among other topics: sigils, giants, dragons and direwolves in medieval texts; ravens, old gods and the Weirwood in Norse myth; and a gothic, exotic orient in the eastern continent, Essos. From the White Walkers to the Red Woman, from Casterly Rock to the Shivering Sea, this is an indispensable guide to the twenty-first century's most important fantasy creation.

Author : Saemund Sigfusson
Publisher : Adp Gauntlet
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692200657

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The Elder Or Poetic Edda (Illustrated) by Saemund Sigfusson Pdf

The Elder or Poetic Edda of Saemun Sigfusson, bi-lingual side-by-side edition with illustrations.

Author : Andy Orchard
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780141943473

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The Elder Edda by Andy Orchard Pdf

Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, 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.

Author : Andrew Valkauskas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1988051185

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The Illuminated Edda by Andrew Valkauskas Pdf

The Illuminated Edda contains a brand-new translation of the Poetic and Prose Eddas by Andrew Valkauskas. This illustrated translation has been rewritten using contemporary prose making it a pleasure to read. Get the authenticity and truthfulness of the stories without having to worry about the complexity of older academic translations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1797
Category : Edda Sæmundar
ISBN : OXFORD:400068049

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Icelandic Poetry, Or The Edda of Saemund by Anonim Pdf

Author : Johan Egerkrans
Publisher : B. Wahlströms Bokförlag
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789132198151

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Norse gods by Johan Egerkrans Pdf

Johan Egerkrans long dreamed of illustrating the Norse mythology, and when he released Norse Gods in Swedish it was an immediate success. Egerkrans re-tells the most exciting and imaginative sagas of the Norse mythology: From the creation myth in which the first giant Ymer is hacked to pieces by Odin and his brothers, to the gods' final destruction in Ragnarök. This is a gorgeously illustrated book in which gods, giants, dwarves, monsters and heroes are presented in all their glory. A book for those who already know and love these stories, as well as for those who have yet to discover Scandinavian mythology. A definitive work for readers of all ages. “It is a pleasure to be enchanted by the suggestive visualizations of Angerboda, Hel, Freya, Utgarda-Loki, Mimer and Surt." Dick Harrison, Svenska Dagbladet

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Mythology, Norse
ISBN : UOM:39015035301608

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The Younger Edda, Also Called Snorre's Edda of the Prose Edda by Anonim Pdf

Author : Oliver Bray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1462261531

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The Elder by Oliver Bray Pdf

Hardcover reprint of the original 1908 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Bray, Oliver. The Elder Or Poetic Edda; Commonly Known As Saemund's Edda. Edited And Translated With Introd. And Notes By Olve Bray. Illustrated By W.G. Collingwood, Volume 1. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Bray, Oliver. The Elder Or Poetic Edda; Commonly Known As Saemund's Edda. Edited And Translated With Introd. And Notes By Olve Bray. Illustrated By W.G. Collingwood, Volume 1. London Printed For The Viking Club, 1908.

Author : Henry Adams Bellows
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780486140605

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The Poetic Edda by Henry Adams Bellows Pdf

This vibrant compilation presents the heroic sagas of ancient Scandinavia. Its timeless legends of superhuman warriors and doomed lovers have inspired Wagner's "Ring Cycle" and Tolkien's "Middle-earth."

Author : Wystan Hugh Auden,Paul Beekman Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Eddas
ISBN : 0571130283

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Norse Poems by Wystan Hugh Auden,Paul Beekman Taylor Pdf

Author : Samuel Flegal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099601389X

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The Illustrated Havamal by Samuel Flegal Pdf

The Hávamál is a Norse mythology book containing a collection of ancient Norse wisdom. Thought to have been written down in about 1270 CE. The title, Hávamál, translates as "Sayings of Har." Har is the High One, another name for Odin. So they are the "Sayings of the High One." These sayings are a collection of poetry, offering insights and wisdom to help one lead a good life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780292792548

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The Poetic Edda by Anonim Pdf

The Poetic Edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in Nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Its tales of strife and death form a repository, in poetic form, of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying both the ethical views and the cultural life of the North during the late heathen and early Christian times. Collected by an unidentified Icelander, probably during the twelfth or thirteenth century, The Poetic Edda was rediscovered in Iceland in the seventeenth century by Danish scholars. Even then its value as poetry, as a source of historical information, and as a collection of entertaining stories was recognized. This meticulous translation succeeds in reproducing the verse patterns, the rhythm, the mood, and the dignity of the original in a revision that Scandinavian Studies says "may well grace anyone's bookshelf."

Author : Snorri Sturluson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516972104

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Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson Pdf

The Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda, Snorri's Edda (Icelandic: Snorra Edda) or simply Edda, is an Old Norse work of literature written in Iceland in the early 13th century. Together with the Poetic Edda, it comprises the major store of Scandinavian mythology. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled, by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220.It begins with a euhemerized Prologue, a section on the Norse cosmogony, pantheon and myths. This is followed by three distinct books: Gylfaginning (consisting of around 20,000 words), Skáldskaparmál (around 50,000 words) and Háttatal (around 20,000 words). Seven manuscripts, dating from around 1300 to around 1600, have independent textual value. Sturluson planned the collection as a textbook. It was to enable Icelandic poets and readers to understand the subtleties of alliterative verse, and to grasp the meaning behind the many kenningar (compounds) that were used in skaldic poetry.