02286cam a22003373u 4500 32767 UtSlPG 20260610133740.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18004755 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PB Evans, Evan, 1731-1788 Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-10 Transcribed from the [1862] John Pryse, Llanidloes edition by David Price "Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards" by Evan Evans is a collection of translations and historical notes on ancient Welsh poetry, likely written in the late 18th century. This work aims to introduce the audience to the rich poetic heritage of Wales by translating verses from celebrated bards and providing context around their significance. It highlights themes of valor, heritage, and love, often revolving around historical figures and events from Welsh history. The opening of this collection focuses on the preface and introduction, wherein Evan Evans explains his motivations for presenting the works of the Welsh bards to an English-speaking audience. He acknowledges the difficulties of translating these poems due to the changes in the Welsh language over the centuries and expresses a deep respect for the original works, which celebrate the heroic deeds and virtues of prominent figures in Welsh history. Evans emphasizes the necessity of preserving these ancient voices, even as their meanings risk being lost to time. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a body of work intended to bridge cultural gaps and honor the poetic legacy of Wales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Welsh poetry -- Translations into English Welsh poetry -- To 1550 Jenkins, John, 1821-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32767 73613 73613