Description: This book delves into the enigmatic world of Taliesin, a renowned bard whose historical existence is intertwined with myth and legend. Through meticulous analysis of ancient Welsh texts, the author sheds light on Taliesin's life and work, separating fact from fiction. Set against the backdrop of 12th-century Wales, the book explores the bardic tradition and its role in preserving cultural memory and political commentary. Taliesin's poems, rich in symbolism and historical allusions, offer insights into the social, political, and religious landscape of the time. The author's deep understanding of Welsh literature and history allows for a nuanced interpretation of Taliesin's enigmatic verses. Themes of identity, nature, and the power of language are woven throughout the poems, revealing the bard's profound observations on the human condition. Ultimately, this book illuminates the enduring legacy of Taliesin and the transformative power of poetry. By unraveling the layers of myth and history, the author invites readers to appreciate the bard's timeless insights and the enduring relevance of his words. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 222
Type: textbook
Book Title: Poems from the Book of Taliesin (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 12 Oz
Author: J. Gwenogvryn Evans
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
