The Poetic Edda
(Author) Carolyne LarringtonRevised and expanded introduction that looks at the work's influence on Tolkien, C. S. Lewis and children's authors, and on popular culture including films, TV (The Game of Thrones), and heavy metal. Fully revised translation drawing on the most recent scholarship and including three new poems, 'Groa's Chant', 'The Sayings of Fiolsvinn' (together comprising 'The Lay of Svipdag') and 'The Waking of Angantyr'. Expanded and updated Bibliography. Appendix: alternative version of 'The Seeress's Prophecy'. Revised notes. --
Carolyne Larrington
Carolyne Larrington is a British scholar and professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford. She is known for her expertise in Old Norse literature and mythology, particularly in the areas of saga literature and medieval romance. Larrington's most notable works include "The Poetic Edda" and "The Norse Myths," which have become seminal texts in the field of Norse mythology and literature. Her writing style is characterized by its clarity and accessibility, making complex medieval texts understandable to a wider audience. Larrington's contributions to literature include her insightful analysis of Norse mythology and its impact on modern literature and culture. Her work has had a significant influence on the study of medieval literature and continues to be widely read and respected in academic circles.
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