Snorri Sturluson

Saga Six Pack 5 is a Viking-sized selection of Scandinavian super-stories: Erling the Bold by R. M. Ballantyne; Big Peter and Little Peter by George Webbe Dasent; The Saga of Harald Hardrade by Snorri Sturluson; The Master Thief by Peter Christen Asbjornsen; A Sea Queen's Sailing by Charles W. Whistler and Bruin and Reynard by Jorgen Engebretsen.

Saga Six Pack 4 presents a sizzling sextet of Scandinavian super-sagas:In The Days of Giants - A Book of Norse Tales by Abbie Farwell Brown; Saga of Halfdan the Black by Snorri Sturluson; True and Untrue by George Webbe Dasent; Saga of Sigurd the Crusader and his Brothers Eystein and Olaf by Snorri Sturluson; King Alfred's Viking - A Story of the First English Fleet by Charles W. Whistler and Little Annie the Goose-girl by Peter Christen Asbjornsen.

Saga Six Pack brings together six classic sagas:Beowulf, The Prose Edda, The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue and Raven The Skald, Eric The Red, The Sea Fight and Sigurd The Volsung. There is also an introductory essay, What The Sagas Were.

In "The Stories of the Kings of Norway" Vol. III by Snorri Sturluson, readers are transported into the legendary origins and reigns of Norway's monarchs, blending myth, history, and saga. The volume delves into the tales of ancient kings like Harald Fairhair, exploring their heroic deeds, political struggles, and the divine or supernatural elements that shaped their destinies. Rich in vivid storytelling, it reveals the intricate relationships between gods, heroes, and royalty, offering a captivating glimpse into Norway's storied past and the enduring legends that have defined its royal lineage. The Stories of the Kings of Norway - Vol. III is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.

The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda, is a collection of Old Norse poems preserved by Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). The Prose Edda forms the basis of what the world knows as Norse mythology, and contains legends of the creation of the cosmos and the best-known stories of Odin, Thor, and the other gods. The Prose Edda was originally referred to as simply the Edda, but was later called the Prose Edda to distinguish it from the Poetic Edda, a collection of anonymous poetry from earlier traditional sources compiled around the same time. This version contains an English version of the Foreword; the Fooling of Gylfe, the Afterword; Brage's talk, the Afterword to Brage's Talk, and the Important Passages in the Poetical Diction (Skaldskaparmal). It also includes an introduction, a full set of explanatory notes, a vocabulary list, and an index. The Prologue is a euhemerized Christian account of the origins of Nordic mythology: the Nordic gods are described as human Trojan warriors who left Troy after the fall of that city and who settled in northern Europe, where they were accepted as divine kings because of their superior culture and technology. The Fooling of Gylfe tells of the creation and destruction of the Nordic gods' world, and deals with many other aspects of Norse mythology. The Skaldskaparmal consists of a dialogue between AEgir, a god associated with the sea, and Bragi, a skaldic god, in which both Nordic mythology and discourse on the nature of poetry are intertwined.

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksComposed in Iceland in the 13th Century, The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature, taking readers on a voyage through an enthralling world of gods, giants, dwarfs and monsters. From the beginning of the universe to the dreaded Twilight of the Gods, this is the most extensive source of Norse mythology surviving today.

Journey into the heart of Viking history with "The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant, Harald Haardraade," penned by the renowned Snorri Sturluson. This historical account vividly portrays the lives and reigns of two powerful Norwegian kings, Olaf Tryggvason and Harald Hardrada, figures who shaped the destiny of Norway. Explore the dramatic narratives of these Viking leaders, whose sagas echo with tales of conquest, power struggles, and the forging of a nation. Delve into the world of Olav I Trygveson, King of Norway (968-1000), and witness the tumultuous era of Viking kings and their impact on medieval Europe. This meticulously prepared print republication offers a compelling glimpse into the history of Nordic countries. Experience the enduring legacy of these legendary figures through Sturluson's timeless sagas. A must-read for anyone fascinated by Viking history, Norwegian royalty, and the rich tapestry of medieval Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.