The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales by Patrick K. Ford (English) Paperba

Description: The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales by Patrick K. Ford The four stories that make up the Mabinogi, along with three additional tales from the same tradition, form this collection and compose the core of the ancient Welsh mythological cycle. Included are only those stories that have remained unadulterated by the influence of the French Arthurian romances, providing a rare, authentic selection of the finest works in medieval Celtic literature. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The four stories that make up the Mabinogi, along with three additional tales from the same tradition, form this collection and compose the core of the ancient Welsh mythological cycle. Included are only those stories that have remained unadulterated by the influence of the French Arthurian romances, providing a rare, authentic selection of the finest works in medieval Celtic literature. This landmark edition translated by Patrick K. Ford is a literary achievement of the highest order. Flap "[Patrick K. Fords] style is fluent and follows a careful line that avoids archaisms on one hand and modern idioms on the other. . . . [A book for] the general reader and for university classes."-- Western Folklore "Ford has made a useful contribution in this book, which will not only be readable for undergraduates but hopefully will help keep alive this fascinating body of narratives."-- The Journal of American Folklore Author Biography Patrick K. Ford is the Margaret Brooks Robinson Professor Emeritus of Celtic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Select Bibliography Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed Branwen daughter of Llr Manawydan son of Llr Math son of Mathonwy Lludd and Lleuelys Culhwch and Olwen The Tale of Gwion Bach and The Tale of Taliesin Appendix: Cad Goddeu Glossary A Guide to Pronunciation Index of Proper Names Details ISBN0520309588 Year 2019 Translator Patrick K. Ford ISBN-10 0520309588 ISBN-13 9780520309586 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint University of California Press Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States Edited by Patrick K. Ford DEWEY 398.209429 Pages 216 Author Patrick K. Ford Language English Publication Date 2019-09-24 UK Release Date 2019-09-24 NZ Release Date 2019-09-24 US Release Date 2019-09-24 Publisher University of California Press Edition Description 2nd edition Series World Literature in Translation Audience General AU Release Date 2019-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138319568;

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