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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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The "Plain Speaking" Edda,
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This review is from: Poems of the Elder Edda (The Middle Ages Series) (Paperback)
I facilitate a monthly bookclub where we compare various translations, stanza by stanza, of the Poetic Edda. The point is to notice the differences in translation and discuss what they might mean in order to more completely understand the verse.
THIS is the book I refer to when I want to be sure what the heck a particular verse REALLY means! If I am confused or want to double-check that I've properly understood something, it's where I turn. When someone asks me which translation I would reccomend to beginning lore scholars, I usually suggest this one, because it is easy to understand. It might sacrifice flowery language, or not make the attempt to re-create the poetic rhythym of the original Old Norse that other translations do, but it is uncompromisingly direct. (I call it the "No Bull" translation.)
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This review is from: Poems of the Elder Edda (The Middle Ages Series) (Paperback)
I think Patricia Terry's translation of the Poetic Edda, is without a doubt the best I have read. Even though she leaves out two stories, it STILL should be read. Easy, fun and entertaining. Loved It!!!!!
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Poems of the Elder Edda (Middle Ages Series) by Patricia Terry (Hardcover - July 1990)
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