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The Poetic Edda Paperback – January 1, 1962

by Lee M. Hollander (Translator)

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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."

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376 pages
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University of Texas Press
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January 1, 1962
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9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
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9780292764996
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". . . the translation may indeed be regarded as the crowning achievement of a great scholar." ― Scandinavian-American Bulletin

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ASIN : 0292764995
Publisher : University of Texas Press; 2nd ed. edition (January 1, 1962)
Language : English
Paperback : 376 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780292764996
ISBN-13 : 978-0292764996
Item Weight : 1.6 pounds
Dimensions : 9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #73,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #24 in Scandinavian Literature (Books)
- #27 in Medieval Literary Criticism (Books)
- #27 in Norse & Icelandic Sagas (Books)

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HBPattskyn

Exactly what it says on the tin...

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019

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The Hollander translation isn't my favorite, but I was buying this to do a side-by side comparison with multiple translations, so in that respect, it was exactly what I expected it to be. (I'm comparing Hollander, Bellows, Crawford, Kvilhaug, Dodds, Dronke, and Larrington; my personal favorite is Crawford, although I appreciate Kvilhaug's footnotes and insights tremendously, even if she may be, perhaps, a bit "left of center" for some academics out there).

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Kristof

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018

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If you are not into new PC, watered-down translations, then this is *THE* definitive translation to get!

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Ben

So far so good

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020

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I can't comment on the content, since I haven't read through the book yet. So I found it only reasonable to subtract a star. I have been meaning to get a copy of the Poetic Edda for some time though and I've had my eye on this version. As far as how it arrived, it came undamaged which I was really happy about. If you've looked into the book a bit and it piques your interest, I would say it's worth it.

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Pamela L. Doane

It a good book to learn of the EDDA Poetic

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017

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It a good book to learn of the EDDA Poetic, the Author tries to teach the different ideals to the writing of the Runes and where they may have can from. I would recommend the to any one trying to learn or understand the old form of communication.

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Kalyn

this book is great. I am not a lit or mythology major ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016

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If you have an interest in Norse mythology, and don't mind a tough read, this book is great. I am not a lit or mythology major but I have really enjoyed reading through this. It's easier if you read through the Prose Edda first to get your bearings.

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Jaelle

Enjoyable for the neophyte, with a few stutters in clarity

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015

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I can't speak to the calibre of the translation, but as a neophyte coming to the Poetic Edda, it was mostly clear and very entertaining. I did download another translation for times when I got stuck, of which there were a few, but I can totally understand why this translation is the standard one in use scholastically. I'm not a fan of stories told in poetry, but in this case it not only didn't detract from the reading, but absolutely enhanced it. I did need to keep a cheat sheet handy for some of it though. Still, well done.

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Matthew

The Best Translation I've Read

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016

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This book is the holy grail of Norse literature. I have not put it down since I received it. Though the wording can sometimes be confusing, that is expected with translated texts of this age. Legendary stories of gods and heroes will keep you enthralled through the entire course of the book. I definitely suggest buying this.

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A. Neumann

The Poetic Edda is to the Germanic people....

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016

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What the Vedas are for India. Spiritually moving. Filled with vibrant word play and wisdom. If you are a Lit Buff, you should enjoy this well respected work. Make sure to study the intro first. If you are a Heathen, you might come to see as the closest thing you'll come to a holy text forged from the haunted halls of your ancient fore bears. Wisdom that survived as best as can be expected for you to later discover. I recommend everyone take their time while studying this book..you can only benefit from the wisdom it contains. You'll not get that from rush reading. While many people lament that Hollander's translation feels "archaic" in nature, it's really more like "true to form" and a labor of love.

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mark lees

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019

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Alex Guy

My absolute favourite translation. Superb notes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2016

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My absolute favourite translation. Superb notes, and an author that offers debate and argument about translations and sources, without telling you what to think.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2017

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excellent work

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2015

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an essential for an asatru

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Denis

Hard Read but Funny to have

Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020

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It's a good book to have on the shelves, get asked what it is, I Reply the VIKING BIBLE and everyone tires to read it hahahha.

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