Five Pieces of Runic Poetry translated from the Islandic Language
Translated by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore,
1763
R. and J. Dodsley
8vo
Description:
Translated by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore, with the original Icelandic verse at the end. Percy was the first serious translator of Old Norse-Icelandic runic poetry into English. Includes the dying ode of Regner Lodborg and the Incantation of Hervor. A breakaway translation from classical Greek or Roman texts of the time and a very early appearance of Norse poetry into English.
Condition:
Good Condition. 20th century grey cloth. Binding firm. Rune device to title page. Contents clean. Boards clean with minimal wear.
Five Pieces of Runic Poetry translated from the Islandic Language
Translated by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore,
1763
R. and J. Dodsley
8vo
Description:
Translated by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore, with the original Icelandic verse at the end. Percy was the first serious translator of Old Norse-Icelandic runic poetry into English. Includes the dying ode of Regner Lodborg and the Incantation of Hervor. A breakaway translation from classical Greek or Roman texts of the time and a very early appearance of Norse poetry into English.
Condition:
Good Condition. 20th century grey cloth. Binding firm. Rune device to title page. Contents clean. Boards clean with minimal wear.
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