The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice. Jackson crawford translatorintroduction of the poetic edda. The poetic edda audiobook, written by jackson crawford. 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 poetic edda the poetic edda audiobook, by jackson crawford. I usually read and study one or a few poems at a time, put the book aside, and then get back to it later. Crawford has published several books, including the poetic edda. As a native icelandic and a lover of the old norse stories and the snorra edda poetic edda, i was very interested in hearing a english translation of it. Jackson crawford talks the wanderers havamal and viking. The first edition does have a couple of typos in, but the latest print looks perfect.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The poetic edda contains 35 poems, some of which are very complicated. Jackson crawford has done a great job of linguistic and cultural translation in this new iteration of the poetic edda. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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.
The poetic edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual. The norse gods, goddesses, giants, elves, dwarves and monsters are all vividly portrayed in these ably interpreted tales. 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. Jackson crawford s new english translation of the poetic edda presents the stories of the norse gods and heroes in bracing. How does the saga of the volsungs relate to the poetic edda and the saga of ragnar lothbrok. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and coordinator of the nordic program. 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. Oct 24, 2017 some starter book recommendations about norse language, myth, and sagas from dr. The poetic edda is not a book you read from beginning to end like a novel. He also adds his own addition translation of the havamal in cowboy. An interview with jackson crawford, translator of the saga 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. The poetic edda is not only of great interest to the student of antiquity.
Nov 11, 2018 in my own mythology studies, id be lying if i said i didnt struggle immensely with the transition from grecoroman mythology to norse. Some starter book recommendations about norse language, myth, and sagas from dr. I came to it after having read a few books about the history of the vikings, and was ready to learn. Stories of the norse gods and heroes, intended for the use of undergraduate students and. 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. I really enjoyed jackson crawfords version of the poetic edda. Jackson crawford the wanderers havamal boulder book store. Crawford born august 28, 1985 is an american scholar and poet who specializes in old norse.
Nov, 2018 the poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice. The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that. In 2015, i discovered jackson crawfords translation of the poetic edda, a work that truly made these stories accessible for curious laymen readers such as myself. The poetic edda audiobook by jackson crawford 9781982597559. An audiobook edition, narrated by jackson crawford, is also available from downpour, audible, and other audiobook retailers. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics series by jackson crawford. The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation th.
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. The poetic edda by jackson crawford, 9781624663567, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Jackson crawford audio books, best sellers, author bio. Jackson crawford is the author of the wanderers havamal 4. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Mar 05, 2015 the poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice.
Buy the poetic edda hackett classics by jackson crawford isbn. Jackson crawfords new english translation of the poetic edda presents the stories of the norse gods and heroes in bracing. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and nordic program coordinator at the. Rounding out the volume are crawfords classic cowboy havamal and translations. The poetic edda index internet sacred text archive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One thing struck me after the first few minutes of the audiobook that i feel needs to be put out there. Dec 06, 2019 jackson crawford will regale the audience with old norse readings from the wanderers havamal at 7. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary. Listen to the poetic edda stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford available from rakuten kobo. Crawford had a similar experience when he taught the poems of the poetic edda at ucla and, as such, began providing students with his own more approachable english translations. Stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
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. These formed the basis of the translations presented in the book, which is geared primarily towards students and everyday readers. Stories of the norse gods and heroes ebook written by jackson crawford. Dec 09, 2019 jackson crawford will speak about and sign his new book, the wanderers havamal, on monday, december 9th at 7. 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. The poetic edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in nordic culture, literature, and heritage. 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.
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