Mabinogion

Name: Mabinogion
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ISBN: 9780460872973

ISBN-10: 0460872974

ISBN-13: 9780460872973

Edition: 2nd 1993

Authors: Gwyn Jones, Thomas Jones

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The 11 stories of The Mabinogion, first assembled on paper in the 14th century, reach far back into the earlier oral traditions of Celtic storytelling. Closely linked to the Arthurian legends -- King Arthur himself is a character -- they summon up a world of mystery and magic that is still evoked by the Welsh and Irish landscapes they so vividly describe. Mingling fantasy with tales of chivalry, these stories not only prefigure the later medieval romances but also stand on their own as magnificent evocations of a golden age of Celtic civilization. This translation from the original Welsh has, since its first appearance in 1949, been recognized as a classic in its own right. It was last…

Book details

List price: $17.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Publication date: 5/10/2022
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 238
Size: 5.12" wide x 7.80" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Gwyn Jones was professor of English Language and Literature, University College of Wales.



Preface


Maps


Introduction


Note on the Editors and the Text


Note on Pronunciation of Welsh Names


Select Bibliography


The Four Branches of the Mabinogi


Pwyll Prince of Dyfed


Branwen Daughter of Llyr


Manawydan Son of Llyr


Math Son of Mathonwy


The Four Independent Native Tales


The Dream of Macsen Wledig


Lludd and Llefelys


Culhwch and Olwen


The Dream of Rhonabwy


The Three Romances


The Lady of the Fountain


Peredur Son of Efrawg


Gereint Son of Erbin


Textual Notes


Supplementary Textual Notes


Index of Proper Names