Description
| Product ID: | 9781786786654 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Book of Celtic Verse |
| Subtitle: | A Treasury of Poetry, Dreams & Visions |
| Authors: | Author: John Matthews |
| Page Count: | 256 |
| Subjects: | Poetry, Poetry, Celtic religion and mythology, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Celtic religion & mythology, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A beautiful and evocative collection of poems to guide you through fifteen centuries of Celtic mythologies, traditions and histories. A beautiful and evocative collection of poems to guide you through fifteen centuries of Celtic mythologies, traditions and histories. This is an inspiring, magical and beautifully packaged collection of Celtic poetry compiled by a leading authority on Celtic tradition. Arranged into five thematic chapters, this anthology reflects the uniquely Celtic love of nature, history, love, myth, magic and spirituality. From the earliest times, the language-loving Celts revered their bards: they established a poetic tradition beginning in the 6th century with the intricate magical verse of Taliesin. It continued in the rich medieval works of Dafydd ap Gwilym and Rhys Goch and stayed strong in the 19th and 20th centuries with Gerald Manley Hopkins, and writers such as R.J. Stewart, Robin Williamson and Catherine Fisher. Matthews has chosen the finest works by the most diverse range of poets and translated many of the oldest for this volume. His selection will offer readers a window on to the world of the ancient Celtic peoples, celebrating their culture and the great masterpieces of lyricism and brilliance that have survived the ages. |
| Imprint Name: | Watkins Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Watkins Media Limited |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-03-08 |
