Norse Myth In English Poetry

by Charles Harold Herford

Norse Myth in English Poetry is a book written by Charles Harold Herford and originally published in 1919. The book explores the influence of Norse mythology on English literature, specifically poetry. Herford examines the works of various English poets, including William Morris, Alfred Tennyson, and Robert Browning, and analyzes how they incorporated elements of Norse mythology into their writing. The book covers a range of topics, including the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology, the creation story, and the stories of heroes such as Sigurd and Beowulf. Herford also delves into the historical and cultural context of Norse mythology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its significance in English literature. Overall, Norse Myth in English Poetry is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the intersection between two rich cultural traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

36 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2015

About the author

Charles Harold Herford (also known as C.H. Herford) was an English literary scholar and critic. He is remembered principally for his biography and edition of the works of Ben Jonson in 11 volumes. This major scholarly project was published from 1925 onwards by Oxford University Press, and completed with Percy and Evelyn Simpson. It took half a century, being agreed on in 1902.

He was Professor at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth from 1887 to 1901, and Professor of English Literature at Victoria University of Manchester from 1901 to 1921.