The Book of Celtic Verse: A Treasury of Poetry, Dreams & Visions

This anthology is a collection of Celtic poetry by a leading authority on Celtic tradition, arranged into five thematic chapters. It reflects the Celtic love of nature, history, love, myth, magic, and spirituality, from the 6th century to the 19th and 20th centuries. Matthews has chosen the finest works by the most diverse range of poets and translated many of the oldest for this volume, offering readers a window into the world of the ancient Celtic peoples.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Watkins Media

This is an inspiring, magical, and beautifully packaged collection of Celtic poetry compiled by a leading authority on Celtic tradition. Arranged into five thematic chapters, this anthology reflects the uniquely Celtic love of nature, history, love, myth, magic, and spirituality. From the earliest times, the language-loving Celts revered their bards: they established a poetic tradition beginning in the 6th century with the intricate magical verse of Taliesin. It continued in the rich medieval works of Dafydd ap Gwilym and Rhys Goch and stayed strong in the 19th and 20th centuries with Gerald Manley Hopkins, and writers such as R.J. Stewart, Robin Williamson, and Catherine Fisher. Matthews has chosen the finest works by the most diverse range of poets and translated many of the oldest for this volume. His selection will offer readers a window on to the world of the ancient Celtic peoples, celebrating their culture and the great masterpieces of lyricism and brilliance that have survived the ages.

This is an inspiring, magical, and beautifully packaged collection of Celtic poetry compiled by a leading authority on Celtic tradition. Arranged into five thematic chapters, this anthology reflects the uniquely Celtic love of nature, history, love, myth, magic, and spirituality. From the earliest times, the language-loving Celts revered their bards: they established a poetic tradition beginning in the 6th century with the intricate magical verse of Taliesin. It continued in the rich medieval works of Dafydd ap Gwilym and Rhys Goch and stayed strong in the 19th and 20th centuries with Gerald Manley Hopkins, and writers such as R.J. Stewart, Robin Williamson, and Catherine Fisher. Matthews has chosen the finest works by the most diverse range of poets and translated many of the oldest for this volume. His selection will offer readers a window on to the world of the ancient Celtic peoples, celebrating their culture and the great masterpieces of lyricism and brilliance that have survived the ages.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 129 x 192 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786786654
Edition number: New ed