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The Poetic Edda (Paperback)

by Lee M. Hollander (Translator)
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"The translation may indeed be regarded as the crowning achievement of a great scholar" Scandinavian-American Bulletin

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"The Poetic Edda" comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in Nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Its tales of strife and death form a repository, in poetic form, of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying both the ethical views and the cultural life of the North during the late heathen and early Christian times. Collected by an unidentified Icelander, probably during the twelfth or thirteenth century, "The Poetic Edda" was rediscovered in Iceland in the seventeenth century by Danish scholars. Even then its value as poetry, as a source of historical information, and as a collection of entertaining stories was recognised. This meticulous translation succeeds in reproducing the verse patterns, the rhythm, the mood, and the dignity of the original in a revision that Scandinavian Studies says 'may well grace anyone's bookshelf'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Edda Translation Available, Aug 29 2000
By Sister Nissa (a Pagan hermitage in Michigan) - See all my reviews
"Hear me, all ye hallowed beings, both high and low of Heimdall's children...." This beautiful and poetic translation of the Poetic Edda echoes the beauty of the original Old Icelandic. It would be better of course to read the Edda in the original, but if you don't speak Old Icelandic yet, this is the translation to use. It has the convenience of having numbered stanzas and doesn't simply omit stanzas, like some translations geared toward those wholly ignorant of the traditional lore of the Nordic people, and so is suitable for study. If you are unfamiliar with the Poetic Edda's contents: The poems, dealing with the Norse Gods, are to the people of the North what the stories of Moses, Abraham and Isaac are to the peoples of the Middle East. This book should be on the bookshelf of every educated English-speaking person, along with a set of Shakespeare and the King James Bible.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very accurate or true to the original., Jun 23 1999
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Hollander's translation is probably the most widely available and is often praised for it's style. His style is very good, poetically. No one can falt him for trying to both tell a good story or bring Eddic poetry to the modern English language. But if you are looking to actually understand the Edda Saemundar and study it, this is not for you. There is little interpretation or explanation for his editing. No footnotes tell you when he moves some stanza to better suit his liking, and why (he does this often). He uses imprecise words which mask subtleties which where important in the culture (the difference between "seith" and "spa"); using and glossing the original word is more authentic and exact. You don't know where the Edda begins and Hollander ends. Indeed, this book is more a "retelling" than a translation, and is about as scholarly as Wagner's Ring Cycle. It's good for 6'th grade reports, not if you want to understand the Eddas, Norse culture and poetry, or truly understand the Aesir and Vanir. 1 star for effort, and 1 for his English poetry.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars True to form, Jan 21 2004
This is an excellent translation of the poetic eddas which form the basis for what we currently know about Nordic mythology. The author maintains the structure of the original and mmakes a genuine attempt at alliteration in modern english. A previous reviewer noted a problem with some of the vocabulary being unfamiliar and indeciferable, but that is the beauty of this translation, it attempts to use germanic and older english constructions to give one the feel of the original. All the vocabulary used that is not contemporary can be found glossed at the back of the book or should be available in a quality dictionary like the OED. If you are interested in Nordic culture then this is the book you want for a translation of the poetic eddas (it is also an excellent crutch for those studying old norse and making an attempt to read the eddas in the original).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beauties of the Norse
The mythology of the Norsemen is one of the most exciting and beautiful mythologies known to the modern world. Read more
Published on Nov 16 2003 by Matt Fellows

5.0 out of 5 stars A Difficult Translation but a Riveting Story
Holander's is the standard translation of the Poetic (or Elder) Edda. It is stirring and poetic but somtimes difficultly archaic (unless you already know that "hight"... Read more
Published on Aug 13 2003 by Cirk R. Bejnar

3.0 out of 5 stars has it's charm
I did not like this book when I first picked it up. The translator complicates things, in an effort to keep the form of the poetry pleasing. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2003 by anglitorra

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Starter Translation
Hollander's Translation of the Poetic Edda is the most widely avalible of the Poetic Edda translations. Read more
Published on Jan 10 2003 by Rachel Watkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Hail! This is a highly poetic translation of the Elder Eddas, which preserves a great deal of anceint germanic lore. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2001 by Michael L. Rayborn

3.0 out of 5 stars better translations are available
Hollander sacrifices accuracy in an attempt to capture the form of the original poetry. He is also fond of using archaic English words - which makes the translation more... Read more
Published on Oct 5 1998 by Mark Henderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Norse Poetry At Its Best
This book is a must for anyone interested in Norse Poetry and culture. Contains invaluable lays from many different sources and illustrates the importance of alliteration in... Read more
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