The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson

The Prose Edda

Snorri Sturluson with Jesse L. Byock (Translator)

215 pages first pub 1220 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry religion adventurous medium-paced
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Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its god...

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Moods

adventurous 69%
informative 65%
funny 30%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
mysterious 20%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

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