The Gods of the North: an epic poem by Adam Oehlenschläger
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About this eBook
| Author | Oehlenschläger, Adam, 1779-1850 |
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| Translator | Frye, William Edward, 1784-1853 |
| Title | The Gods of the North: an epic poem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Gods of the North: an epic poem" by Adam Œhlenschläger is an epic poem written in the early 19th century. This work delves into Scandinavian mythology, drawing extensively from ancient sources such as the Edda to explore the pantheon of gods and their interactions with humanity and the monstrous giants. Key themes include creation, conflict, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, particularly through figures like Odin, Thor, and Loki. The opening of the poem provides a prelude to the mythology explored throughout the text, highlighting the origins of the gods and the cosmic elements surrounding them. It introduces the initial chaos represented by the giant Ymer and the creation of the world from his body, establishing the duality of the gods and giants as elemental forces in nature. The narrative explores the relationships among the gods and their eventual confrontation with giants, encapsulating the drama and grandeur of Norse cosmology while setting the stage for the unfolding epic. Overall, the beginning seeks to ground readers in both the mythological context and the narrative structure that will guide the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Danish poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49696 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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