The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson

The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology

Snorri Sturluson with Jean I. Young (Translator)

131 pages first pub 1220 (view editions)

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Gods and giants bestride these ancient tales, in which warrior queens and noble heroes battle with elves, dwarves, and fearsome monsters. Spanning the dawn of the world's creation to its fiery destruction, these gripping Norse legends chronicle th...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 1,620 reviews

Moods

informative: 69%

adventurous: 68%

funny: 28%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 20%

mysterious: 17%

inspiring: 14%

dark: 12%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 2%

emotional: 1%

hopeful: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
40% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
26% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
35% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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