02225cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324501030014426400510024730000470029833600260034533700260037133800360039750000310043350801150046452012220057953400450180165300460184685600430189233336UtSlPG20260610133748.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPB1 aBorrow, George,d1803-188114aThe Welsh and Their Literature :bfrom The London Quarterly Review, January 1861, American Edition 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-03  aTranscribed from the 1861 “The London Quarterly Review,” (American Edition) pages 20 to 33, by David Price  a"The Welsh and Their Literature" by George Borrow is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book explores the history, culture, and literature of the Welsh people, detailing their origins, societal structures, and various forms of poetic expression. Through a blend of historical narrative and literary analysis, it aims to present the rich tapestry of Welsh literature and its significance in the broader context of British history.  In the book, Borrow delves into the historical migration of the Cymry (Welsh), their early notable figures like Hu Gadarn, who was pivotal in establishing agricultural civilization, and the impact of significant leaders such as King Prydain and Dyfnwal Moelmud on Welsh governance and law. He discusses the evolution of Welsh poetry and literature, highlighting the contributions of renowned bards like Taliesin and Dafydd ab Gwilym. The text also encompasses the influence of Christianity on Welsh culture and literature. Featuring sections on both ancient and modern Welsh prose and poetry, Borrow illustrates the depth of Welsh literary tradition, intertwined with moral teachings and reflections on human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWelsh literature -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33336