The Edda

"The Edda" is a significant literary collection that focuses on Old Norse mythology and poetry. Translated by the medievalist Hugo Gering, this work provides a concise and well-founded introduction to the songs of the Elder Edda. Gering, a respected professor of older German and Germanic philology, has made it his mission to make the complex themes and historical development of this fascinating literature accessible to a broader audience. The translation is not only a linguistic transfer but also a cultural bridge that immerses readers in the world of Norse gods and heroes. This edition is a reprint of the original publication from 1892, offering an authentic insight into the Old Norse literary tradition. With 428 pages, it is a comprehensive work that is of great value to both literature enthusiasts and students of philology.