Kenneth Jackson (Editor)
A Celtic Miscellany: Selected and Translated by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141398853
- author:
- Kenneth Jackson (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Celtic Miscellany by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson offers a rich blend of poetry and prose from the eighth to the nineteenth century, showcasing the unique literary traditions of Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, and Manx. This anthology celebrates the natural world and the power of the individual spirit with imaginative force, featuring works that explore the uncanny and the hero-tales of Cú Chulainn. Skilfully arranged by theme, the collection includes Bardic poetry, elegies, and sensitive writings on early Celtic Christianity, providing a fascinating insight into a deeply creative literary tradition. This anthology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the minds and literature of the Celtic people. Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson was a renowned scholar who brought his expertise to Harvard University before becoming the chair of the Department of Celtic Language and Literature at Edinburgh.
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