Max Ingram

Traveler's Rede

Poetry from Hávamál

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Viking-Age proverbs in poetic form, featuring homespun wisdom for modern-day wanderers. Hear the words of Odin. They call out to you from the past, and ring as true today as during the Viking Age, granting insight into etiquette, adventure, and life! In this in-depth exploration of the 80 stanzas of GestaÞáttr from Hávamál, the 700-year-old proverbs are given new life in beautiful verse form by an Ásatrú poet, as both poetic and literal renderings are shown side-by-side with the original language, and their deeper meanings are explored through extensive, eye-opening insights on history, language, and Norse culture. * In-depth exploration of Viking-Age proverbs for travelers. A deep dive into the 80 stanzas of GestaÞáttr, a Viking-Age treasure trove of wisdom from the Old Norse text of Hávamál, which is focused largely on life advice for travelers. Features detailed insights and new interpretations based on extensive research. * Rendered in beautiful verse form by an Ásatrú poet. A new, poetic rendering of the ancient proverbs, lovingly crafted by a modern-day poet who celebrates the ancient gods. Shows both poetic interpretations and literal translations, side-by-side with the original language. * Insights on history, language, and Norse culture. Includes extensive, eye-opening insights on history, language, and Norse culture that shine a fresh light on the 700-year-old proverbs found in the Poetic Edda.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Draft2digital
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9798218285562
• Artikelnr.: 69574372