Song of the Vikings: Snorri and the Making of Norse Myths

by Nancy Marie Brown

Book Overview

An Indie Next pick for December 2012, Song of the Vikings brings to life Snorri Sturluson, wealthy chieftain, wily politician, witty storyteller, and the sole source of Viking lore for all of Western literature. Tales of one-eyed Odin, Thor and his mighty hammer, the trickster Loki, and the beautiful Valkyries have inspired countless writers, poets, and dreamers through the centuries, including Richard Wagner, JRR Tolkien, and Neil Gaiman, and author...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137278870
• ISBN13: 9781137278876
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"