Song of the Vikings : Snorri and the making of Norse myths
著者
書誌事項
Song of the Vikings : Snorri and the making of Norse myths
Palgrave Macmillan, 2014, c2012
- : pbk
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注記
"First published in hardcover in 2012, ... first Palgrave Macmillan paperback edition: January 2014"--T.p. verso
Summary: "A journey into the land of the Vikings to discover the history of Norse mythology"-- Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
An Indie Next pick for December 2012, Song of the Vikings brings to life Snorri Sturluson, wealthy chieftain, wily politician, witty storyteller, and the sole source of Viking lore for all of Western literature. Tales of one-eyed Odin, Thor and his mighty hammer, the trickster Loki, and the beautiful Valkyries have inspired countless writers, poets, and dreamers through the centuries, including Richard Wagner, JRR Tolkien, and Neil Gaiman, and author Nancy Marie Brown brings alive the medieval Icelandic world where it all began. She paints a vivid picture of the Icelandic landscape, with its colossal glaciers and volcanoes, steaming hot springs, and moonscapes of ash, ice, and rock that inspired Snorri's words, and led him to create unforgettable characters and tales. Drawing on her deep knowledge of Iceland and its history and first-hand reading of the original medieval sources, Brown gives us a richly textured narrative, revealing a spellbinding world that continues to fascinate.
目次
Introduction: The Wizard of the North Odin's Eye The Uncrowned King of Iceland On the Quay at Bergen Norse Gods and Giants Independent People The Ring Acknowledgments Notes Further Reading
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