The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes by Anonymous

The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes

Anonymous with Lee M. Hollander (Translator)

347 pages • first pub 1270 (editions)

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Description

The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems originally preserved in the Codex Regius. One of our primary sources on Norse mythology and Germanic legends, the Poetic Edda has had a powerful and profound influence on Scandinavian and Western ...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
informative 51%
dark 42%
challenging 38%
reflective 30%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 22%
funny 20%
sad 16%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

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