Medieval Celtic Literature

Author : Helen Fulton
Publisher : Four Courts Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Breton literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106017961472

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Medieval Celtic Literature and Society by Helen Fulton Pdf

This collection brings together the latest research from international scholars working on medieval Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton literature, making it a reader for courses on medieval Celtic literatures. Featured texts include early Welsh poetry, the Ulster Cycle, the 'Mabinogi', and the work of Dafydd ap Gwilym. John Koch Why was Welsh literature first written down? - John Carey The legendary history of Ireland - David Dumville Writers, scribes and readers in Brittany~ - Robin Chapman Stacy Law and literature in medieval Ireland and Wales - Kaarina Hollo Laments and lamenting in early medieval Ireland - Oliver Padel Oral and literary culture in medieval Cornwall - Joseph Falaky Nagy The 'Acallam na Senórach' - Esther Freer & Nerys Ann Jones The early career of Llywarch Brydydd y Moch - Thomas Owen Clancy Court, king and justice in the Ulster Cycle - Kristen Lee Over Transcultural change: Welsh and French romance - Erich Poppe Narrative structure of medieval Irish adaptations - Helen Fulton The 'Mabinogi' and the education of princes - ~Morgan T. Davies Dafydd ap Gwilym and the shadow of colonialism

Author : Rachel Bromwich
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1974-12-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781442650923

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Medieval Celtic Literature by Rachel Bromwich Pdf

The focus of this bibliography is the native literary tradition expressed in Irish and Welsh verse and prose from the earliest time to circa 1450. Priority is given to the most recent critical works and editions, provided that they supersede previous ones; however, earlier scholarly work and critical editions of texts that are now regarded as classics are also included. Because of the highly selective nature of this bibliography, Rachel Bromwich includes only a few studies on early legal texts, historical background, ecclesiastical learning, hagiography, archaeology and art, and folklore. The bibliography is divided into five chapters, of which two are intended for newcomers to the field and list the more available works of reference and aids to language study. The remaining three are devoted to literary history and criticism, texts and translations, and background material. The more than 500 entries have been arranged to show the ways in which the medieval literature of Ireland and Wales pursue parallel courses. In each chapter a general and comparative section is followed by sub-sections dealing with Irish material (including Cornish and Breton). Within each of these sub-sections individual items dealing with similar or closely related topics have been grouped together. Since this work is intended primarily for students working in English, the majority of the listings are in English, but important works in Irish, Welsh, French, and German are also cited.

Author : Georgia Henley,Paul Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Celtic literature
ISBN : 0912568267

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Rhetoric and Reality in Medieval Celtic Literature by Georgia Henley,Paul Russell Pdf

Author : Ceridwen Lloyd-Morgan,Erich Poppe
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781786833440

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Arthur in the Celtic Languages by Ceridwen Lloyd-Morgan,Erich Poppe Pdf

This is the first comprehensive authoritative survey of Arthurian literature and traditions in the Celtic languages of Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Irish and Scottish Gaelic. With contributions by leading and emerging specialists in the field, the volume traces the development of the legends that grew up around Arthur and have been constantly reworked and adapted from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. It shows how the figure of Arthur evolved from the leader of a warband in early medieval north Britain to a king whose court becomes the starting-point for knightly adventures, and how characters and tales are reimagined, reshaped and reinterpreted according to local circumstances, traditions and preoccupations at different periods. From the celebrated early Welsh poetry and prose tales to less familiar modern Breton and Cornish fiction, from medieval Irish adaptations of the legend to the Gaelic ballads of Scotland, Arthur in the Celtic Languages provides an indispensable, up-to-date guide of a vast and complex body of Arthurian material, and to recent research and criticism.

Author : Huw Pryce
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998-02-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521570395

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Literacy in Medieval Celtic Societies by Huw Pryce Pdf

This 1998 collection of studies examines the use of the written word in Celtic-speaking regions of Europe between c. 400 and c. 1500. Building on previous work as well as presenting the fruits of much new research, the book seeks to highlight the interest and importance of Celtic uses of literacy for the study of both medieval literacy generally and of the history and cultures of the Celtic countries in the Middle Ages. Among the topics discussed are the uses and significance of charter-writing, the interplay of oral and literate modes in the composition and transmission of medieval Irish and Welsh genealogies, prose narratives and poetry, the survival of Celtic culture in Brittany and of Gaelic literacy in eastern Scotland in the twelfth century, and pragmatic uses of literacy in later medieval Wales.

Author : Joseph Falaky Nagy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015074062236

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Myth in Celtic Literatures by Joseph Falaky Nagy Pdf

The pursuit of 'myth' has long been an important part of Celtic studies. Are there, in fact, waifs and strays of ancient mythology preserved in medieval Celtic texts? Do myths reflect a prehistoric world-view, history, or literary innovation? And how are old myths refitted, and new myths invented, by writers in medieval and modern times? These are some of the questions compellingly addressed in the studies collected in this issue of the Yearbook, featuring groundbreaking work on: the mythological underpinnings of names in the Welsh Mabinogi; the story of Branwen and the clash between Britain and Ireland; the figure of the 'holy mermaid' in medieval Irish literature; horses, dogs, and King Arthur; and the ideological implications of 'insularity'. Contributors include Phillip Bernhardt-House, Ranke de Vries, Jessica Hemming, Catherine McKenna, and Thomas O'Loughlin.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393334159

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (A New Verse Translation) by Anonim Pdf

One of the earliest great stories of English literature after ?Beowulf?, ?Sir Gawain? is the strange tale of a green knight on a green horse, who rudely interrupts King Arthur's Round Table festivities one Yuletide, challenging the knights to a wager. Simon Armitrage, one of Britain's leading poets, has produced an inventive and groundbreaking translation that " helps] liberate ?Gawain ?from academia" (?Sunday Telegraph?).

Author : Fiona Louise Edmonds,Paul Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1843836610

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Tome by Fiona Louise Edmonds,Paul Russell Pdf

Significant contributions on Celtic history, law, archaeology and literature.

Author : Matthew Arnold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Celtic literature
ISBN : NYPL:33433074924683

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On the Study of Celtic Literature by Matthew Arnold Pdf

Author : Patrick Sims-Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199588657

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Irish Influence on Medieval Welsh Literature by Patrick Sims-Williams Pdf

Patrick Sims-Williams provides an approach to some of the issues surrounding Irish literary influence on Wales, situating them in the context of the rest of medieval literature and international folklore.

Author : Gregg A. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Celtic literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124045449

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The Function of the Living Dead in Medieval Norse and Celtic Literature by Gregg A. Smith Pdf

This study demonstrates that the living dead in medieval Norse and Celtic literatures have a functional and formulaic role, largely manifested as a process of wish-fulfillment.

Author : Sarah Sheehan,Joanne Findon,Westley Follett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Celtic literature
ISBN : 1846823862

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Gablánach in Scélaigecht by Sarah Sheehan,Joanne Findon,Westley Follett Pdf

This book celebrates the career of Ann Dooley, one of Canada's most eminent Celtic medievalists. Dooley's colleagues at the University of Toronto, her former doctoral students, and some of the most prominent scholars in medieval Celtic studies honor her work with 16 original essays reflecting Dooley's teaching and interests: early Irish and Welsh literature and history, literary theory, and feminist approaches to medieval Celtic literature. Chapters include: studies of major figures in early Irish and Welsh folklore, including Gwydion, Nes, Deirdriu, Luaine, Medb * studies of major texts, including the Auraicept na nEces, the Acallam na Senorach, and the Tain Bo Cuailnge * women, blood, and soul-friendship * how Irish was medieval Ceredigion? * the 'Statute of Gruffudd ap Cynan' * the Irish history of the 'Third Troy' and medieval writing of history * the monstrous hero * the O'Donohue lives of the Salamancan Codex.

Author : Magnus MacLean
Publisher : Kennikat Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034031265

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The Literature of the Celts by Magnus MacLean Pdf

Author : Mark Williams
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780500772553

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The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think by Mark Williams Pdf

A fresh and revealing look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact throughout history up to the present day. The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre. An elegantly written retelling, Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories. Beautiful illustrations of the artworks these myths have inspired over the centuries are presented in a color plates section and in black and white within the text. Ten chapters recount the myths and explore the lasting influence of legendary figures, including King Arthur, the Celtic figure who paradoxically became the archetypal English national hero; the Irish and Scottish hero Finn MacCool, who as “Fingal” caught the imagination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Felix Mendelssohn; and the Welsh mythical figure Blodeuwedd, magically created from flowers of the oak, who inspired W. B. Yeats. Williams’s mythological expertise and captivating writing style make this volume essential reading for anyone seeking a greater appreciation of the myths that have shaped our artistic and literary canons and continue to inspire today.

Author : Adam Haviaras
Publisher : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781988309125

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Celtic Literary Archetypes in The Mabinogion by Adam Haviaras Pdf

HISTORIA: A Gateway to Ancient and Medieval History and Archaeology! This book introduces the reader to some of the literary traditions of the ancient Celts through the study of the first branch of The Mabinogion: Pwyll, Lord of Dyved. This ancient text is both a record of British mythology and a teaching text for ancient princes. It also illustrates the values of Celtic, Iron Age society that carried on into the Middle Ages to shape Arthurian Romance and ideals of chivalry and kingship. In this book, the reader will learn about the most prominent archetypes in ancient Celtic literature such as occurrences in threes, the importance of contact with the Otherworld, what it meant to be an effective ruler, and more. Pwyll, Lord of Dyved is a tale of magic and wonder, as well as human trial and experience, and the archetypes it employs are as relevant today as they were over fifteen-hundred years ago. If you are studying The Mabinogion, or have an interest in Celtic and Arthurian studies, the Arthurian legends and British mythology, then you will enjoy this short, engaging study of one of the great literary achievements of the ancient Celts.