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The collection features ancient Welsh legends and folktales, pivotal to Celtic folklore, translated by Lady Charlotte Guest in the 1800s. It includes mythological, heroic, and Arthurian tales, with characters like Pwyll, Branwen, and Culhwch. Central to the work are The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, exploring the interplay between the human and supernatural realms. Guest's accessible translation introduced Victorian readers to Welsh mythology, igniting interest in Celtic folklore and influencing later authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, ensuring the legacy of these stories endures.
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The Mabinogion, Charlotte Schreiber
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Mabinogion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charlotte Schreiber
- Publisher
- Double9 Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 222
- ISBN13
- 9789360468385
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Folklore & Mythology, Mythology, Middle Ages, Folklore, Folk Culture, Arthurian Legends
- Rating
- 3.25 out of 5
- Description
- The collection features ancient Welsh legends and folktales, pivotal to Celtic folklore, translated by Lady Charlotte Guest in the 1800s. It includes mythological, heroic, and Arthurian tales, with characters like Pwyll, Branwen, and Culhwch. Central to the work are The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, exploring the interplay between the human and supernatural realms. Guest's accessible translation introduced Victorian readers to Welsh mythology, igniting interest in Celtic folklore and influencing later authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, ensuring the legacy of these stories endures.