02083cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500240014326400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350800700038452011760045453400450163065300460167585600430172199900170176418523UtSlPG20260610133431.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJenkins, John,d1821-189614aThe Poetry of Wales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-06  aTranscribed from the 1873 Houlston & Sons edition, by David Price  a"The Poetry of Wales" by John Jenkins is a collection of Welsh poetry compiled and translated in the late 19th century. This anthology aims to showcase the rich poetic heritage of Wales, bringing together works that represent the beauty, valor, and passion of the Welsh spirit. Through this collection, readers can expect to encounter themes of nature, patriotism, spirituality, and human emotion, reflecting the profound connection the poets have with their homeland.  The opening of the collection sets the stage for understanding the significance of Welsh poetry in capturing the essence of the nation's identity. Jenkins introduces the historical context of Welsh literature, highlighting the bards' role in society as both entertainers and chroniclers of history. He reflects on the enduring nature of Welsh poetry, illustrating how it encapsulates the character and spirit of the Welsh people through different ages—from ancient odes to modern themes of love and loss. The section introduces readers to significant poets and their contributions, emphasizing the cultural pride and enduring legacy of Welsh literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWelsh poetry -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18523  c59909d59909