Paperback. This little book is a friendly introduction to the magnificent Mabinogi, the very first prose stories. Once upon a time all stories were told in poems. These tales are the ancestors of ALL novels, stories, theatre, film, gaming, in prose today.Adventures, romances, power struggles, warWry comedy, doomed tragedy, crafted enchantments Here's the original tales, shortened, original wording. Small changes open up meaning for modern readers.The world of the Mabinogi of Wales Proud horse-riding princes, high status women, Laws, customs, gods and goddesses, Magicians.GUIDE to the best English translations from the original mediaeval Welsh. Key ideas from scholars. With all the above still a small, easy book with lots of lovely pictures.The Mabinogi is a work of genius Its intricacy fascinates scholars for a lifetime yet children younger than six delight in its adventures. One of the great works of European heritage,like Shakespeare and Homer. Most of all - fun.Suitable for high school, secondary school readers, basic college study, or anyone interested in literature, history and mythology. Young children will enjoy the retold stories. Serious students will like the first steps into theories. The Mabinogi is the pioneering ancestor of all our prose stories, films, games from 1,000 years ago. Its tales are a work of genius. This is a small book for all the ordinary peple who want to know about it. All you need to know. A full retelling of the tales, the latest theories and ideas plus the old ones. Fully illustrated. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Introduction to the Mabinogi (Paperback)
Publisher: House Morgain
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1869973070
ISBN 13: 9781869973070
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A little book to introduce the Mabinogi, which revolutionised the telling of stories a thousand years ago. All our prose fiction, novels, films, gaming, is descended from this work of genius.

Here are the tales themselves in a closely accurate retelling, plus all the main ideas scholars have developed about them.

Often known as 'mythology', or 'Celtic mythology', the Mabinogi has been recognised since the 1970s as a sophisticated literature. It deserves to stand with Shakespeare and Homer yet is not nearly as well known as it should be.

With all that the tales are wonderful stories of love, adventure, war, tragedy and enchantments. Mature scholars and young children alike can thoroughly enjoy them.

The book has a wealth of illustrations, list of characters, and help with translations and further reading. It is written in clear, freindly style and will be well within the reach of teenagers upwards. Yet it also covers many sophusticated theories.

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