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Title: The Poetic Edda : Second Edition, Revised by Lee M. Hollander ISBN: 0-292-76499-5 Publisher: Univ of Texas Press Pub. Date: 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.45 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: True to form
Comment: This is an excellent translation of the poetic eddas which form the basis for what we currently know about Nordic mythology. The author maintains the structure of the original and mmakes a genuine attempt at alliteration in modern english. A previous reviewer noted a problem with some of the vocabulary being unfamiliar and indeciferable, but that is the beauty of this translation, it attempts to use germanic and older english constructions to give one the feel of the original. All the vocabulary used that is not contemporary can be found glossed at the back of the book or should be available in a quality dictionary like the OED. If you are interested in Nordic culture then this is the book you want for a translation of the poetic eddas (it is also an excellent crutch for those studying old norse and making an attempt to read the eddas in the original).
Rating: 5
Summary: Beauties of the Norse
Comment: The mythology of the norsemen is one of the most exciting and beautiful mytholygies known to the modern world. These epic masterpieces are brought across in elegant poetry that is a delight to read. I've never read the Icelandic, but if the translation is this good, it's hard to imagine the strength of the original!
Rating: 5
Summary: A Difficult Translation but a Riveting Story
Comment: Holander's is the standard translation of the Poetic (or Elder) Edda. It is stirring and poetic but somtimes difficultly archaic (unless you already know that "hight" means called or named). Any difficulties, though, are swept away by the power and grandeur of the Norse originals. Though imperfectly preserved, they remain he poinant testament to a proud and strong civilization.
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Title: Edda (Everyman Paperback Classics) by Snorri Sturluson, Anthony Faulkes ISBN: 0460876163 Publisher: Everymans Library List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer (Penguin Classics) by Jesse L. Byock ISBN: 0140447385 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: January, 2000 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Kalevala by Elias Lonnrot, Keith Bosley, Albert B. Lord ISBN: 019283570X Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Gods and Myths of Northern Europe by H.R. Ellis Davidson ISBN: 0140136274 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: January, 1990 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Futhark, a Handbook of Rune Magic by Edred Thorsson ISBN: 0877285489 Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser Pub. Date: April, 1988 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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