{"product_id":"the-prose-edda-9781781395172","title":"The Prose Edda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology. Complete and unabridged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology--starting with a creation myth, passing through the struggle of the gods, giants, dwarves, and elves for survival and supremacy, and ending in the \u003cem\u003eRagnarok\u003c\/em\u003e, a final all-engulfing battle wherein the world itself is destroyed. Norse mythology has captured many imaginations, and inspired epics including Wagner's \u003cem\u003eThe Ring\u003c\/em\u003e and J. R. R. Tolkien's \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eProse Edda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003eYounger Edda, Snorri's Edda\u003c\/em\u003e and, historically, simply as \u003cem\u003eEdda\u003c\/em\u003e, was written in Old Norse in Iceland during the thirteenth century. In 1220, Snorri Sturluson, a respected poet, parliamentarian, and a visitor to the royal court of Norway, decided to compile the myths and poetic conventions of Norse mythology before they vanished under the influence of Christianity and the verse forms of Europe. The result is the \u003cem\u003eProse Edda, \u003c\/em\u003ea unique glimpse of early Norse mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnorri Sturluson\u003c\/strong\u003e (1179-1241), poet, historian, the most powerful chieftain in Iceland and \"Lawspeaker\" of the Icelandic Parliament, The Althing is a significant figure in Icelandic history. His extensive writings beyond the \u003cem\u003eProse Edda\u003c\/em\u003e provide insight into Scandinavian history and are among the earliest records of the discovery of Vinland (North America).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eunabridged edition\u003c\/strong\u003e includes introduction, notes and an extensive list of alternative names\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Benediction Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725547606290,"sku":"9781781395172","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a6323c5-e290-4779-8da0-d7379daa5284.jpg?v=1734833140","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-prose-edda-9781781395172","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}