The Hávamál: With Selections from Other Poems of The Edda, Illustrating the Wisdom of the North in Heathen Times

by Cambridge University Press

Overview

First published in 1923, this volume provides the entire text of the Hávamál in the original Old Norse, together with a facing-page English translation. At the time of publication, the poem had only been made available within editions of the Poetic Edda or still larger collections. This was therefore a significant book, which considerably increased the accessibility of the Hávamál. A long introduction and generous notes are also provided, together with extracts from three other poems (including the greater part of the Sigrdrífumál) which serve to complement the main text. This is a consummately edited volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Old Norse literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107679764
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/30/2011
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction: 1. The poetry of the Edda; 2. The Hávamál; 3. The Sigdrífumal, Reginsmál, and Grógaldr; 4. The gnomic material of the Edda; 5. The mythical material of the Hávamál; 6. Spell songs in the Edda; Part II. Text and Translation: 7. The Hávamál; 8. The Sigdrífumal; 9. The Reginsmál; 10. The Grógaldr; Notes.