02284cam a22003373u 4500 14232 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18026405 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PB Graves, Alfred Perceval, 1846-1931 A Celtic Psaltery : Being Mainly Renderings in English Verse from Irish & Welsh Poetry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-02 E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Leah Moser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Celtic Psaltery" by Alfred Perceval Graves is a collection of English verse renderings from Irish and Welsh poetry, written during the early 20th century. This extraordinary compilation connects the modern reader to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Celtic traditions, focusing on religious and serious themes from early Irish and Welsh literature. The opening of the work introduces the dedication to David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland, and outlines the contents of the volume. Graves explains that the first half features translations from Irish poetry, which explore the emergence of Christianity and its impact on early Irish spirituality. He highlights notable figures such as King Cormac and various saints, providing insights into their teachings and poetic expressions, often rich with humor and wisdom. The discussion of metrical forms and the challenges Graves faced in translation indicates his dedication to preserving the spirit and musicality of the original texts, providing a thoughtful context for the poems that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Welsh poetry -- Translations into English Religious poetry, Celtic Irish poetry -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14232 55620 55620