Crawford had a similar experience when he taught the poems of the poetic edda at ucla and, as such, began providing students with his own more approachable english translations. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and nordic program coordinator at the university of colorado boulder formerly uc berkeley. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members including, among others, the dragon slayer sigurd, brynhild the valkyrie, and the viking. The codex regius is arguably the most important extant source on norse mythology and germanic heroic. Crawford teaches courses in medieval scandinavian literature and culture, including norse mythology, sagas, and vikings.
Listen to the poetic edda stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford available from rakuten kobo. Hollander 1962 and carolyne larrington 1996, the latter of which is a staple in undergraduate classes on the vikings and their mythology including my. The poetic edda, which is one of the two primary sources for the mythology of viking age ca. Jackson crawford is the author of the wanderers havamal 4. Stories of the norse gods and heroes audiobook by jackson crawford.
With my youtube channel dedicated to answering all the most frequently asked questions about old norse language and mythology, and my bestselling translations of the most important surviving sources of. Translations of the edda have a high barrier to entrythey have to presuppose knowledge that casual readers generally neither have nor want, and the language tends to be difficult. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Stories of the norse gods and heroes ebook written by jackson crawford. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the poetic edda. Perhaps the most wellknown and widely printed are those by lee m. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of prechristian scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc. Jackson crawford has released a video that focuses solely on the historically nordic scheme of things, with his pronunciation of authentic old norse sourced from poetic edda. 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. Jackson crawford, specialist in the old norse language and in norse mythology, introduces his translation of the poetic edda for the followers. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Jackson crawford has completed a superb job at translating the poetic edda into a book that is easy to read and to me, far more accessible than any other version.
The poetic edda audiobook, written by jackson crawford. What is the difference between the prose edda and the poetic. The poetic edda is not only of great interest to the student of antiquity. Hollander 1962 and carolyne larrington 1996, the latter of which is a staple in undergraduate classes on the vikings and their mythology including my own. The poems of the poetic edda were probably compiled by saemundr sigfusson in the 12th century in iceland.
I really enjoyed jackson crawfords version of the poetic edda. Crawfords knowledge of and passion for the topic is clear throughout, and he strikes an. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and. The saga of the volsungs is a medieval novelization of the myths of the most famous legendary heroes of. Jackson crawford s old norse channel features expert information on all aspects of old norse language, myth, culture, and sagas, plus related subjects and some other things just for fun. Professor crawford, who is currently serving as the director of nordic studies at the university of colorado, makes it.
An interview with jackson crawford, translator of the saga of. Crawford born august 28, 1985 is an american scholar and poet who specializes in old norse. The poetic edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Listen to how old norse sounded, courtesy of the cowboy. Nov, 2018 the poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice. Jackson crawfords new english translation of the poetic edda presents the stories of the norse gods and heroes in bracing. The poetic edda by jackson crawford, 9781624663567, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With my youtube channel dedicated to answering all the most frequently asked questions about old norse language and mythology. Poetic edda,1 was brynjolf sveinsson, bishop of skalholt. An excellent and entertaining work that succeeds in achieving its intended purpose. Several versions exist, all primarily of text from the icelandic medieval manuscript known as the codex regius, which contains 31 poems. Keeps a poetic flare and has extensive notes at the bottom. Eddic to englishs overview of jackson crawfords 2015 translation of the poetic edda the poetic edda.
Jackson crawfords old norse channel features expert information on all aspects of old norse language, myth, culture, and sagas, plus related subjects and some other things just for fun. I came to it after having read a few books about the history of the vikings, and was ready to learn. Stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford. Translated and edited, with introduction, by jackson crawford. The poetic edda index internet sacred text archive. An interview with jackson crawford, translator of the saga. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett, 2015, is a translation of the medieval icelandic manuscript that is the most important source of the myths of the norse gods. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes. From the translator of the bestselling poetic edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of old norse literature. He has taught norse mythology, the old norse language, and the history of the scandinavian languages at ucla and the university of california, berkeley. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics.
Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett publishing company, ltd. Like its a long and crooked walk to a bad friend, even if he lives nearby. I recently picked up the prose edda anthony faulkes translation and am about halfway through the gylfaggining section. Jackson crawford is instructor of nordic studies and coordinator of the nordic program. The first edition does have a couple of typos in, but the latest print looks perfect. It is generally believed that none of the poems were actually composed in their. I think youd be hardpressed to find a better translation or reading of the poetic edda. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv. While dr crawfords translation is already a scholarly, poetic, and yet accessible rendering of this famous but often misunderstood text, to hear him read it aloud is invaluable. Stories of the norse gods and heroes by jackson crawford 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics crawford, jackson on.
Crawford brings the poetic edda to life in a clever way that is easily accessible to all readers, without dumbing it down. Sharing real expertise in norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of selfappointed gurus. The poetic edda the poetic edda audiobook, by jackson crawford. The poems of the poetic edda have waited a long time for a modern english translation that would do them justice. If you are interested in a closer look, you may find english translations of both on. Eddic to englishs overview of jackson crawford s 2015 translation of the poetic edda the poetic edda. Jackson crawford translator of the poetic edda and soon be released, sept. Its been an enjoyable read for someone like me whos always wanted to learn about the mythology but never had an opportunity to take a course in it, so im likely going to continue on to the poetic edda when im done. If youare into vikings norse mythology history or books in general. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ymir and audhumla lesson one part 2 the crows fjord.
The great poetic tradition of prechristian scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the prose edda, a collection of narrative literature, and its companion, the poetic edda. These formed the basis of the translations presented in the book, which is geared primarily towards students and everyday readers. These amazing texts from a thcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lions share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of. These amazing texts from a thirteenthcentury icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary.
Anthony faulkes edda is similarly well noted and well written. Mar 15, 2015 the poetic edda by jackson crawford, 9781624663567, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The prose edda is related to the poetic edda in that the prose edda cites various poems collected in the poetic edda as sources. Also known as the elder edda, this is the essential source, in a modern and updated translation, to understand and appreciate the beliefs, motivations, and values of the vikings. Jackson crawford translatorintroduction of the poetic edda. An audiobook edition, narrated by jackson crawford, is also available from downpour, audible, and other audiobook retailers. Stories of the norse gods and heroes, hackett publishing company, ltd. Poetic edda is the modern attribution for an unnamed collection of old norse anonymous poems, which is different from the edda written by snorri sturluson. Aug 15, 2017 last month, we talked about how some basic english words were derived from old norse. Crawford s knowledge of and passion for the topic is clear throughout, and he strikes an excellent balance between approachability and authenticity. The poems originated in iceland, norway, and greenland between the ninth and th centuries, when they were compiled in a unique manuscript known as the codex regius. This prelate, who was a zealous collector of ancient manuscripts, found in the year 1643, the old vellum codex, which is the most complete of all the known manuscripts of the edda. Jackson crawford introduces the poetic edda on grimfrost youtube.
None of the poems can be dated with any certainty, but it is clear that many of the heroic poems go back to the lore of the 6th and 7th centuries. Jackson crawfords recent version of the poetic edda keeps much of the original meaning of the words, but uses very simple accessible language. Stories of the norse gods and heroes hackett classics series by jackson crawford. The poetic edda inlcudes the havamal, which are poems attributed to odin that present. The poetic edda, translated by henry adams bellows. The poetic edda audiobook by jackson crawford 9781982597559. Candidate in scandinavian studies at the university of wisconsin madison. But its an easy road to a good friend, no matter how long the journey. Jackson crawford audio books, best sellers, author bio. A pioneer in the use of digital technology as a platform for educational outreach, he shares his expertise on old norse mythology and language at. Crawfords knowledge of and passion for the topic is clear throughout, and he strikes an excellent balance between approachability and authenticity. How does the saga of the volsungs relate to the poetic edda and the saga of ragnar lothbrok.
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