The Wynne, Ellis 1671-1734 creator Borrow, George 1803-1881 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Sleeping Bard; Or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell" by Ellis Wynne is a visionary allegorical poem written in the early 18th century, originally in Welsh and later translated into English. The text explores profound themes such as morality, human folly, and the afterlife, featuring vivid imagery and characterizations that depict the vices of society and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The primary narrative unfolds through the experiences of the Bard who encounters various allegorical figures and realms, offering a societal critique wrapped in a richly imaginative framework. At the start of the work, the narrator ascends a mountain in Wales, reflects on the beauty of the world, and subsequently falls into a dreamlike state. In this dream, he is whisked away by fairies and angelic beings to witness the "City of Perdition," where he encounters different streets governed by vices such as Pride, Pleasure, and Lucre. These streets are populated by characters embodying human failings, illustrating the folly, temptations, and moral decay prevalent in society. Through his journey, the Bard gains insights into the dangers of such vices and the fundamental truths about life, death, and the quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-02-20 Transcribed from the 1860 John Murray edition by David Price. Many thanks to Birmingham Library, England, for the generous provision of the material from which this transcription was made. http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries.bcc Original publication data not identified Christian life Allegories Welsh literature -- Translations into English Welsh literature -- 18th century Religious literature, Welsh PB Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20634 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20634 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133457.0 20634