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100 1 _aBorrow, George,
_d1803-1881
245 1 0 _aWelsh Poems and Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-05
508 _aTranscribed from the 1915 Jarrold & Sons edition by David Price
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWelsh poetry -- Translations into English
700 1 _aRhys, Ernest,
_d1859-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54851
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