The poems of the Poetic Edda have long awaited a modern English translation that does them justice. At last, this translation is here and worth the wait. These remarkable texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript hold immense historical, mythological, and literary significance, containing the largest amount of information preserved today about the gods and heroes of the pre-Christian Scandinavians, as well as their unique perspective on the beginning and end of the world.

Jackson Crawford's modern editions of these poems are authentic and enjoyable, often very impressive. With their individual headings and the supplementary general introduction, they provide today's readers with most of the knowledge they need to understand and appreciate the beliefs, motivations, and values of the Vikings.

Publication Year: 2015, Dimensions: 14.2x14.2cm