The poetic edda by jackson crawford overdrive rakuten. The poetic edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Jackson crawfords old norse channel features expert information on all aspects of old norse language, myth, culture, and sagas, plus related subjects and some other things just for fun. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and. Buy the poetic edda by jackson crawford from waterstones today. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre. Jackson crawford translator of the poetic edda and soon be released, sept. Stories of the norse gods and heroes ebook written by jackson crawford. The saga of the volsungs is a medieval novelization of the myths of the most famous legendary heroes of the norse world, the family known as the volsungs. Crawford is the author and translator of the wanderers havamal and the poetic edda. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mar 15, 2015 the poetic edda by jackson crawford, 9781624663567, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics crawford, jackson on.
Jackson crawford audio books, best sellers, author bio. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its membersincluding, among others, the dragon slayer sigurd, brynhild the valkyrie, and the viking. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript ar. A pioneer in the use of digital technology as a platform for educational outreach, he shares his expertise on old norse mythology and language at. Oct 24, 2017 jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and n. The poems originated in iceland, norway, and greenland between the ninth and th centuries, when they were compiled in a unique manuscript known as the codex regius. The poetic edda audiobook, written by jackson crawford.
The poetic edda by jackson crawford boomerang books. He wrote and edited the quarterly publication, interpretive displays, and social media content for the riverton museum in riverton, wyoming until his departure in the summer of 2015. The poetic edda the poetic edda audiobook, by jackson crawford. Crawfords knowledge of and passion for the topic is clear throughout, and he strikes an.
With my youtube channel dedicated to answering all the most frequently asked questions about old norse language and mythology, and my bestselling translations of the most important surviving sources of. Rounding out the volume are crawfords classic cowboy havamal and translations. Listen to the poetic edda stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford available from rakuten kobo. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics book online at best prices in india on. Jackson crawfords new english translation of the poetic edda presents the stories of the norse gods and heroes in bracing. The poetic edda by jackson crawford, 9781624663567, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The poetic edda inlcudes the havamal, which are poems attributed to odin that present advice for living, proper conduct and wisdom. Jackson crawford has completed a superb job at translating the poetic edda into a book that is easy to read and to me, far more accessible than any other version. An audiobook edition, narrated by jackson crawford, is also available from downpour, audible, and other audiobook retailers. The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation th. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary. From the translator of the bestselling poetic edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of old norse literature. He also adds his own addition translation of the havamal in cowboy. The poetic edda index internet sacred text archive.
An excellent and entertaining work that succeeds in achieving its intended purpose. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of prechristian scandinavians. 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. The first edition does have a couple of typos in, but the latest print looks perfect. Crawford has published several books, including the poetic edda.
If youare into vikings norse mythology history or books in general. With my youtube channel dedicated to answering all the most frequently asked questions about old norse language and mythology, and my bestselling translations of the most important surviving. I really enjoyed jackson crawfords version of the poetic edda. The poetic edda is not only of great interest to the student of antiquity. Jackson crawford s old norse channel features expert information on all aspects of old norse language, myth, culture, and sagas, plus related subjects and some other things just for fun. The saga of the volsungs is a medieval novelization of the myths of the most famous legendary heroes of. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members including, among others, the dragon slayer sigurd, brynhild the valkyrie, and the viking. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the poetic edda. The great poetic tradition of prechristian scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the prose edda, a collection of narrative literature, and its companion, the poetic edda. Sharing real expertise in norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of selfappointed gurus.
Jackson crawford is the author of the wanderers havamal 4. Mar 15, 2015 jackson crawford has completed a superb job at translating the poetic edda into a book that is easy to read and to me, far more accessible than any other version. Stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford also known as the elder edda, this is the essential source, in a modern and updated translation, to understand and appreciate the beliefs, motivations, and values of the vikings. Crawford s knowledge of and passion for the topic is clear throughout, and he strikes an excellent balance between approachability and authenticity. The wanderers havamal features jackson crawfords complete, carefully revised english translation of the old norse poem havamal, newly annotated for this volume, together with facing original old norse text sourced directly from the codex regius manuscript. Crawford is instructor of nordic studies and coordinator of the nordic program at the university of coloradoboulder. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and n. An interview with jackson crawford, translator of the saga of. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Jackson crawford translatorintroduction of the poetic edda. The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and coordinator of the nordic program.
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