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 (editions)

fiction classics poetry religion adventurous medium-paced
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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 1,579 reviews

Moods

informative: 68%

adventurous: 67%

funny: 26%

challenging: 21%

reflective: 21%

mysterious: 19%

inspiring: 15%

dark: 12%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 2%

emotional: 1%

hopeful: 1%

tense: 1%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
30% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
40% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
27% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
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