The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson

The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology

Snorri Sturluson with Jean I. Young (Translator)

131 pages first pub 1220 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry religion adventurous medium-paced

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Gods and giants bestride these ancient tales, in which warrior queens and noble heroes battle with elves, dwarves, and fearsome monsters. Spanning the dawn of the world's creation to its fiery destruction, these gripping Norse legends chronicle th...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
informative 65%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
mysterious 21%
reflective 21%
inspiring 17%
dark 13%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

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