Snorri Sturluson books in order
Icelandic historian, poet and politician
- Lived
- 1179–1241
- Country
- Icelandic Commonwealth
- Books
- 4
Snorri Sturluson published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books. The best-known is Prose Edda.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Snorri Sturluson
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Prose Edda
Snorri Sturluson's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Prose Edda (1964)
Non-fiction in order
Heimskringla (1893)
Other books in order
Egils Saga (1984)
Háttatal (1991)
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About Snorri Sturluson
Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, knight, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the Prose Edda, which is a major source for what is today known about Norse mythology and alliterative verse, and Heimskringla, a history of the Norse kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egil's Saga. He was assassinated in 1241 by men claiming to be agents of the King of Norway.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Snorri Sturluson FAQ
- How many books has Snorri Sturluson written?
- Snorri Sturluson published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Snorri Sturluson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prose Edda.
- What is Snorri Sturluson's most famous book?
- Prose Edda is Snorri Sturluson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Snorri Sturluson's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Snorri Sturluson are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.