The Four Ancient Books of Wales, by William F. Skene
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This is William Skene's anthology of dark-age Welsh Bardic poetry. Often cited, but difficult to obtain, this book contains every remaining piece of Bardic poetry known. The poems are translated from four manuscripts: the Black Book of Caermarthen, the Red Book of Hergest (which is also the source of the Mabinogion), the Book of Taliessin and the Book of Aneurin, all of which date from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries C.E. The poems themselves date from much earlier, probably from the sixth century by internal evidence. This corpus is one of the treasures of world literature. It is also the only true source material for the study of Bardic lore, which reputedly preserved the esoteric (and long-lost) beliefs of the Druids. The poems are infused throughout with mystic clarity, strange flashes of wisdom, and insight into humanity and nature.
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- Published on: 2015-10-08
- Released on: 2015-10-08
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Language Notes Text: English, Welsh
About the Author About the Author: "William Forbes Skene (7 June 1809– 29 August 1892), Scottish historian and antiquary, was the second son of Sir Walter Scott's friend, James Skene (1775–1864), of Rubislaw, near Aberdeen, and was born on June 7 1809.He was educated at Edinburgh Academy in Edinburgh and at the University of St Andrews, taking an especial interest in the study of Celtic philology and literature. In 1832, he became a writer to the signet (WS), and shortly afterwards obtained an official appointment in the bill department of the Court of Session, which he held until 1865. His early interest in the history and antiquities of the Scottish Highlands bore its first fruit in 1837, when he published The Highlanders of Scotland, their Origin, History and Antiquities.In 1847, during the Highland Potato Famine, he was appointed Secretary to the Central Board for Highland Relief. In this position he worked closely with Sir Charles Trevelyan, Assistant Secretary to the Treasury.His chief work, however, is his Celtic Scotland, a History of Ancient Alban (5 vols., Edinburgh, 1876-1880), perhaps the most important contribution to Scottish history written during the 19th century. In 1879 he was made a Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) of the University of Oxford, and in 1881 Historiographer Royal for Scotland. He died in Edinburgh on August 29 1892.The most important of Skene's other works are: editions of John of Fordun's Chronica genus Scotorum (Edinburgh, 1871–1872); of the Four Ancient Books of Wales (Edinburgh, 1868); of the Chronicles of the Picts and Scots (Edinburgh, 1867); and of Adomnán's Vita S. Columbae (Edinburgh, 1874); an Essay on the Coronation Stone of Scone (Edinburgh, 1869); and Memorials of the Family of Skene of Skene (Aberdeen, 1887)." (Quote from wikipedia.org)
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent resource of ancient Welsh poems By A Customer This is one of the better books considering the time period in which it was written. Much better and more accurate to the original texts than the Mabinogion edited by Lady Charlotte Guest. For anyone looking into Welsh mythology and history, this book is a must
34 of 40 people found the following review helpful. A "Must Have" By Lana Gramlich If you're TRULY into Celtic/Welsh mythology, this book is a must have. Wonderful collection of some of the oldest Welsh writings available. The works gathered reflect the society and history of the times. Fascinating (& often quite beautiful) stuff!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Enchanting By hill fort rambler When one considers just how many contemporary stories and songs have borrowed from the themes present in this compendium of bardic poems, it becomes clear just how significant the work is. I have heard many criticisms of the translations by Skene, but nevertheless I find the work to have a genuine and fresh perspective. The Four Ancient Books of Wales are mesmerizing and beautifully penned.
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