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Selections from the Hengwrt Mss. Preserved in the Peniarth Library

AUTHOR Williams, Robert
PUBLISHER Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Selections from the Hengwrt Mss. Preserved in the Peniarth Library offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval Welsh literature. This volume, edited by Robert Williams, presents "Y Seint Greal," a collection of narratives recounting the adventures of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table in their quest for the Holy Grail and other heroic endeavors.

Originally written around the year 1200, these texts provide invaluable insights into the cultural and literary landscape of medieval Wales. The Hengwrt Manuscripts, housed in the Peniarth Library, are a cornerstone of Welsh literary heritage. This edition makes these important works accessible to scholars and enthusiasts interested in Arthurian legends, the Holy Grail, and the rich tradition of Welsh storytelling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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ISBN-13: 9781023775786
ISBN-10: 1023775786
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: Welsh
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Page Count: 756
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 1.51 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 2.29 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Criticism | Medieval
Literary Criticism | Europe - Great Britain - Wales
Literary Criticism | Christian Theology - History
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Selections from the Hengwrt Mss. Preserved in the Peniarth Library offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval Welsh literature. This volume, edited by Robert Williams, presents "Y Seint Greal," a collection of narratives recounting the adventures of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table in their quest for the Holy Grail and other heroic endeavors.

Originally written around the year 1200, these texts provide invaluable insights into the cultural and literary landscape of medieval Wales. The Hengwrt Manuscripts, housed in the Peniarth Library, are a cornerstone of Welsh literary heritage. This edition makes these important works accessible to scholars and enthusiasts interested in Arthurian legends, the Holy Grail, and the rich tradition of Welsh storytelling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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