02238cam a22003253u 4500 54851 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15008845 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PB Borrow, George, 1803-1881 Welsh Poems and Ballads Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-05 Transcribed from the 1915 Jarrold & Sons edition by David Price "Welsh Poems and Ballads" by George Borrow and Ernest Rhys is a collection of poetry that reflects Welsh culture and themes, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features works composed by notable Welsh poets, predominantly Iolo Goch, and serves to celebrate Welsh identity through lyrical expression. The poems span various subjects, including patriotism, nature, and personal sentiments, intertwined with historical and mythological references. At the start of the collection, an introduction by Ernest Rhys emphasizes George Borrow's deep fascination with Welsh culture, which influenced his translations and interpretations of Welsh poetry. He recounts his early experiences with the Welsh language and the poets who inspired him, particularly focusing on Iolo Goch, a contemporaneous bard to the legendary Owain Glendower. The introduction sets the stage for the subsequent poems, which include vivid depictions of Glendower's mansion, odes to celestial phenomena like comets, and poignant reflections on love and loss. Overall, the beginning of "Welsh Poems and Ballads" provides a glimpse into the richness of Welsh literary tradition and Borrow's endeavor to preserve and share it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Welsh poetry -- Translations into English Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54851 95683 95683