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IV Preface
textbooks has been followed. In translating the work
I have not always aimed at a literal rendering of the
original, but have rather sought to reproduce in Eng-
lish, as far as possible, the thoughts and sentiments so
well expressed in the choice and simple language of the
author.
In the second chapter, which deals largely with Norse
mythology, I have purposely aimed at retaining an
ancient and rhythmic style, which may at first seem
strange to the reader. The object has been to breathe
into the text the mythic atmosphere of that distant
age. In Havamal and other ancient poems rhyme was
not used, but instead a system of alliteration of which
I have given one or two illustrations. Many of the
author’s quotations from these ancient poems have
necessarily been omitted.
Special thanks are due to Doctor Grimberg for the
use of a large number of the cuts from the original
work; and to my wife, who has carefully read the
manuscript and made many valuable suggestions.
Finally I would venture to hope that I may have suc-
ceeded in some measure in my efforts to present to the
American reader and student the author’s connected
and charming picture of the land, the people, the reli-
gion, and the culture of the North during the long
period of its development.
C. W. Foss.
Rock Island, Illinois, January, 1935.
NOTE This was the last work of Doctor Foss, completed
shortly before his death, which occurred February 8, 1935.
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