Mabinogion
()\ Preface by John Updike\ The 11 stories of The Mabinogion, first assembled on paper in the fourteenth century, reach far back into the earlier oral traditions of Welsh poetry.\ 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 landscape they so vividly describe. Mingling fantasy with tales of chivalry, these stories not only prefigure the later medieval romances, but stand on their own as...
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(Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed)Preface by John UpdikeThe 11 stories of The Mabinogion, first assembled on paper in the fourteenth century, reach far back into the earlier oral traditions of Welsh poetry. 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 landscape they so vividly describe. Mingling fantasy with tales of chivalry, these stories not only prefigure the later medieval romances, but stand on their own as magnificent evocations of a golden age of Celtic civilization.This translation of The Mabinogion has, since its first appearance in 1949, been recognized as a classic in its own right. It was last revised by Gwyn Jones and his wife, Mair, in 1993.
PrefaceixMapsxivIntroductionxviiNote on the Editors and the TextxxxixNote on Pronunciation of Welsh NamesxlSelect BibliographyxliiiThe Four Branches of the MabinogiPwyll Prince of Dyfed3Branwen Daughter of Llyr23Manawydan Son of Llyr38Math Son of Mathonwy50The Four Independent Native TalesThe Dream of Macsen Wledig71Lludd and Llefelys80Culhwch and Olwen85The Dream of Rhonabwy122The Three RomancesThe Lady of the Fountain139Peredur Son of Efrawg164Gereint Son of Erbin203Textual Notes243Supplementary Textual Notes247Index of Proper Names249
