{"product_id":"the-poetic-edda-9781773566467","title":"The Poetic Edda","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Henry Adams Bellows | Anthony Uyl\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Devoted Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Devoted Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest treasures of world mythology, \u003cem\u003eThe Poetic Edda\u003c\/em\u003e preserves the ancient songs, legends, and wisdom of the Norse peoples in their most powerful and enduring form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollected from medieval Icelandic manuscripts but preserving traditions far older, these remarkable poems recount the deeds of gods, heroes, giants, and kings. Here are the stories of Odin's relentless search for wisdom, Thor's battles against the forces of chaos, Loki's cunning schemes, and the tragic events that lead to Ragnar�k, the twilight of the gods and the end of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside these mythological poems stand the great heroic lays of the Volsungs and Nibelungs, recounting the adventures of Sigurd the dragon-slayer, Brynhild the valkyrie, Gudrun, Gunnar, and other legendary figures whose stories influenced centuries of literature and legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in myth, prophecy, heroism, and tragedy, \u003cem\u003eThe Poetic Edda\u003c\/em\u003e offers an unparalleled window into the beliefs, values, and imagination of the medieval Norse world. Its tales of courage, fate, honour, betrayal, and cosmic struggle have inspired writers, scholars, and readers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether approached as mythology, literature, history, or folklore, \u003cem\u003eThe Poetic Edda\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of humanity's most important collections of traditional stories and one of the foundational works of Northern European culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devoted Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47968266485911,"sku":"9781773566467","price":2168.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781773566467.webp?v=1782917323","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-poetic-edda-9781773566467","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}