The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh TalesPatrick K. Ford The four stories which make up the Mabinogi along with three additional tales from the same tradition form this collection and comprise 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. In this first thoroughly revised edition and translation since Lady Charlotte Guest's famous Mabinogion in 1849, Patrick Ford has presented a scholarly document in readable, modern English, a literary achievement of the highest order. |
Contents
Introduction I | 29 |
Pwyll Prince of Dyfed | 35 |
Branwen daughter of Llŷr | 57 |
Manawydan son of Llŷr | 73 |
Math son of Mathonwy | 89 |
Lludd and Lleuelys III | 111 |
Culhwch and Olwen | 119 |
The Tale of Gwion Bach and | 159 |
Cad Goddeu | 183 |
Glossary | 189 |
A Guide to Pronunciation | 195 |
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