Prose Edda — Gylfaginning (The Fooling Of Gylfe) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Medieval Icelandic Sourcebook of Norse Gods, Creation Myths, and RagnarökBy Snorri Sturluson
Length3h 21m
About this audiobook
Gylfaginning, the opening narrative section of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, is one of the most important medieval accounts of Norse mythology. Framed as a dialogue between King Gylfi and the mysterious figures High, Just-as-High, and Third, it presents the creation of the cosmos, the ordering of the gods, the exploits of Odin, Thor, and Loki, and the catastrophic vision of Ragnarök. Its style combines learned prose, mythographic systematization, and quoted skaldic verse, preserving pagan traditions within a Christian Icelandic literary culture. Snorri Sturluson, an Icelandic chieftain, poet, historian, and lawspeaker of the thirteenth century, wrote from within a society deeply invested in genealogy, poetic craft, and ancestral memory. His political prominence and literary education gave him unusual access to oral traditions and manuscript learning. Gylfaginning likely reflects his desire to explain the mythological knowledge necessary for understanding skaldic poetry, even as he reshaped it through medieval intellectual frameworks. This work is essential reading for students of mythology, medieval literature, and Scandinavian cultural history. Readers will find not merely a storehouse of myths, but a sophisticated act of preservation, interpretation, and literary imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 7, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Prose Edda — Gylfaginning (The Fooling Of Gylfe) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Prose Edda — Gylfaginning (The Fooling Of Gylfe)
7Analysis
8Reflection
9Memorable Quotes
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