The Mabinogi
The Mabinogi by John K. Bollard, published by Casemate Publishers in 2006, is a faithful English translation of one of the great classics of European literature. This edition spans 127 pages and presents the Four Branches of The Mabinogi, which are tales that explore themes of heroism, heartbreak, love, and disloyalty. Set against the backdrop of Wales, these stories are deeply rooted in the emotional realities and moral complexities of everyday life, reflecting a landscape that has remained relatively unchanged since the early Middle Ages.
Readers will find that The Mabinogi combines magic and mystery with relatable human experiences, offering a rich tapestry of Welsh legends. The edition includes photographs of the locations and landscapes mentioned in the text, enhancing the connection between the stories and the land they depict. This translation not only preserves the essence of the original tales but also invites readers to appreciate the timeless beauty of both the narratives and their Welsh setting.
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The Mabinogi remains one of the great classics of European literature.Its Four Branches are tales of heroism and heartbreak, of love and disloyalty, that for all their magic and mystery, remain rooted in the emotional realities and moral complexities of everyday life. They are also rooted in the very soil of Wales, in a landscape relatively unchanged since these tales were first told in the early Middle Ages.This new and faithful English translation of The Mabinogi features photographs of the locations and landscapes evoked by and specifically named in the text, reminding us of the timelessness and beauty of the stories and the land they inhabit.
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